What is the distance between Aberdeen and Edinburgh?

About 93 miles (149 km) separate Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

If you're headed to Edinburgh from Aberdeen, chances are that your bus will leave from Aberdeen Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Town, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Botanic Garden, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions and Edinburgh Castle.

Bus Aberdeen to Edinburgh from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	12:55am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	12:30am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 20m	11:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 45m	12:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 20m	12:30am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	3:00pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	3:00pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	12:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 30m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 25m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $62	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $160	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Aberdeen and Edinburgh?

Stops in Aberdeen

A
Aberdeen Bus Station
Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PJ
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Aberdeen Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The 2 hour delay was not pleasant at all

Marisa P.

November 9, 2025

Saved a long wait for us

Sean A.

December 30, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers appreciate the very good service provided, especially during snowy weather. However, some passengers were disappointed as no assistance was offered to unload suitcases from the bus. Additionally, complaints about a dirty toilet and non-functional charging port were mentioned in multiple reviews.

Megabus Aberdeen Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Worst experience ever, bus was under repair and there was an unknown amount of delay so we all waited outside in the cold for about 2 hours, then eventually got transferred to a train.

Yu-ju K.

November 26, 2023

I can hardly say anything since the bus never came to pick us up in Aberdeen. The question is, how can a bus be canceled without ANY information, any warning to the booked passengers.

Jean-marie L.

November 6, 2023

Main dislike was no one helped to empty the suit cases from the bus an d some of the passengers climbed up and hauled them from the back of the bus so we could get them down!

Joan P.

August 29, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Aberdeen and Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$13

11/21

$15

Today

$15

11/23

$12

11/24

$12

11/25

$10

11/26

$10

11/27

$10

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $69 for a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$16	Daily Departures96
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 33m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures30
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures2