There are 4 ways to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 20m£10–67Bus via Queensferry Street
- Take the bus from Cross to Shandwick PlaceX38
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus StationM92
4h 16mDrive 117.2 mi
- Drive from Linlithgow to Aberdeen117.2 mi
2h 7m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket StationX38
- Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
4h 40m
Linlithgow to Aberdeen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen is to train which costs £9 - £70 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Linlithgow and Aberdeen is 146 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £9 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Linlithgow to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cross station.
Linlithgow to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £9 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Queensferry Street, which costs and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Union Square Bus Station via Shandwick Place and Queensferry Street in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- 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
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £2–3
- Sleeper Seat
- £2–4
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £30–35
Bus from Cross to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Cross to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Haymarket Station to Adelphi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Linlithgow to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
Linlithgow to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Aberdeen is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Linlithgow to Aberdeen.
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