There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2h 31m£8–80Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry StreetM92
3h 7m£19–26Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh120.3 mi
2h 43m£10–14Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Ingliston Park & RideUk092
3h 42m£18–25Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
3h 50mDrive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh120.1 mi
2h 14m£30–44
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square Bus Station station and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £8 - £80.
The train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Adelphi station.
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £8 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £26 and takes 3h 7m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Ingliston Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Adelphi to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh.
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