The average bus between Edinburgh and Ellon takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Ellon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Ellon. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ellon at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Square Bus Station and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Ellon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ellon station via Union Square Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Edinburgh to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ellon is 171.5 km. The road distance is 283 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.