There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2h 33m£8–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 42m£6–21Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh120.3 mi
2h 50m£10–14Bus via Adelphi
- Take the bus from Adelphi to George Streetbus E1
3h 55mDrive 119.7 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castlecar 119.7 mi
2h 14m£30–43
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £21 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £29 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 and Edinburgh Castle is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £8 - £80.
The train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £8 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £21 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- 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 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- 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
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 Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- 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 to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.