What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour is to train which takes 30 min and costs £8 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aberdour?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Aberdour station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Railway Station via Pentland Rise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdour?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdour. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdour is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Aberdour without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £8 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdour takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdour bus from?

Edinburgh to Aberdour bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdour train from?

Edinburgh to Aberdour train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour is to train which takes 30 min and costs £8 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdour bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdour bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Pentland Rise station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdour train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdour train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdour station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aberdour is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Edinburgh to Aberdour.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdour?

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Where can I stay near Aberdour?

There are 2603+ hotels available in Aberdour.

Edinburgh to Aberdour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberdour by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Edinburgh to Aberdour by train

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberdour, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdour hourly. Tickets cost £8–10 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Pentland Rise hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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