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How to get fromAberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburghby train, bus, rideshare or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleytrainAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 31m
    £8–80
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry StreetbusM92
    3h 7m
    £19–26
  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburghrideshare120.3 mi
    2h 43m
    £10–14
  4. Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Ingliston Park & RidebusUk092
    3h 42m
    £18–25
  5. Bus via George Street

    1. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetbusE1
    3h 50m
  6. Drive 120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburghcar120.1 mi
    2h 14m
    £30–44

Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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