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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 31m
    £30–100
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 120.3 mi
    2h 43m
    £10–14
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    3h 34m
    £13–23
  4. Bus via Haymarket

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    3h 43m
    £14–20
  5. Drive 120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburghcar car 120.1 mi
    2h 15m
    £30–43

Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest 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 £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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