Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus

Tue, May 13
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€12

Average price

€18

Fastest journey

2 h 57 m

Average duration

2 h 58 m

Buses per day

73

Distance

149 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.

Fast buses

Of the 73 buses that leave Aberdeen for Edinburgh on Wed, May 14, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus
05:30PM3h30
Aberdeen, Guild Street
09:00PMEdinburgh
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM3h25
Aberdeen, Guild Street
06:55PMEdinburgh
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM3h30
Aberdeen, Guild Street
05:00PMEdinburgh
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM3h25
Aberdeen, Guild Street
12:55AMEdinburgh
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10PM3h20
Aberdeen, Guild Street
11:30PMEdinburgh
121One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 8:21 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h25
11:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined11:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h24
4:44 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
Wednesday, May 14
megbundefined · undefined1:20 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h21
6:41 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined3:20 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h24
6:44 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb4:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h20
7:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined4:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h50
7:55 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb4:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h20
7:55 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined4:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h35
8:10 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h25
8:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h30
10:30 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined5:15 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h44
8:59 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined6:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
9:41 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb6:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
9:11 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h30
10:30 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
4h25
11:25 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb7:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
10:11 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h28
10:58 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h31
11:01 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
4h45
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
2h58
10:28 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
6h00
2:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h25
11:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined8:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
11:41 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb8:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
11:11 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h45
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined9:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
12:41 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb9:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
12:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined10:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
1:41 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb10:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
1:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h30
2:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h30
4:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h15
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined11:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
2:41 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb11:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
2:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
4h15
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined12:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h36
3:41 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb12:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
3:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h30
4:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
7h30
8:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h25
5:55 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
6h25
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb1:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h09
4:14 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined1:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h41
4:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h25
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb2:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
5:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined2:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h41
5:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h25
5:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h30
8:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
4h25
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb3:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h06
6:11 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h46
7:16 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h28
6:58 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
2h58
6:28 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h25
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb4:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h02
7:07 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined4:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h41
7:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined4:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h32
7:52 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h30
8:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
6h00
10:30 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
6h15
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined5:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h41
8:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb5:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h02
8:07 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined5:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h26
9:16 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb5:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
2h57
8:47 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
5h15
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb6:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
2h57
9:47 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined6:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h26
10:16 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
4h45
11:55 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h20
10:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined7:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h15
10:35 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined8:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h26
11:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb8:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street
3h15
11:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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Buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh run on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
148 km
Average bus duration
3h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Buses per day
55
Direct buses
29
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
2h 57m
First bus
08:00
Last bus
22:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, FlixBus and ScotRail Aberdeen to Edinburgh

You can travel by coach to Edinburgh from Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus and ScotRail for as low as €4. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Aberdeen to Edinburgh with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: €4
  • FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Aberdeen
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in Aberdeen is Aberdeen, Guild Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen, Guild Street for your trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
Aberdeen, Guild Street
information
The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Ingliston, Airport (Stance C). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) for your trip to Edinburgh from Aberdeen.
Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)
information
carConnection
Car connection
Eastfield Road
Public transit options for Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)
  • Bus: 100, 200
Edinburgh, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburg, George Street (Stop GL)
information
Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square
information
Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport - Terminal Forecourt (Stop F)
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