What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Aberdeen is to rideshare which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Aberdeen?

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.

How far is it from Leith to Aberdeen?

The distance between Leith and Aberdeen is 128 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Aberdeen?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Aberdeen bus from?

Leith to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Leith to Aberdeen is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Kinross, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Leith to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Leith to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to Aberdeen train arrive?

Leith to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Leith to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Aberdeen is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Leith to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Aberdeen?

Book your Leith to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leith to Aberdeen?

Book your Leith to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 664+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Can I share a ride from Leith to Aberdeen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leith and Aberdeen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leith to Aberdeen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to 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
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 28m
£35–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshirerideshare 119.9 mi
2h 42m
£10–14
Bus via Kinross
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
3h 28m
£24–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 30m
£13–23
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Aberdeencar 120.7 mi
2h 19m
£30–44

Leith to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station via Park and Ride in around 3h 28m.

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