How to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by price and travel time.
- 154 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €10, on Tue, Oct 13.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Reading date not recorded | 3h 25m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Reading date not recorded3h 25m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 203h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Aberdeen → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 05:00 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
- 21:10
- 21:30
- 22:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAberdeen-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →Airport shuttle busAberdeen International Airport-StonehavenBook →ScotRailStonehaven-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ScotRail; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 22:30.
How far is Edinburgh from Aberdeen?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aberdeen to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ScotRail.
Can you get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 21m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026