There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 34m£8–80Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
3h 53m£1–45Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
3h 3m£19–27Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire119.9 mi
2h 47m£10–14Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 42m£9–20Drive 119.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeencar 119.4 mi
2h 17m£29–42
Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen is to rideshare which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Union Square Aberdeen is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £8 - £80.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.
Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £8 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Union Square Aberdeen, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Union Square Aberdeen.
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