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Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Compare prices to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Search for tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in the next 7 days. Flights start at €63. Trains start at €8. Buses start at €14.
Trains
€8|2h 9m
Flights
€63|5h 20m
Buses
€14|2h 44m
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CrossCountry
Cheapest
21:35
2h 24m
23:59
AberdeenEdinburgh (Waverley)
€9
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ScotRail
Fastest
09:05
2h 13m
11:18
AberdeenHaymarket
€81
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LNER
07:52
2h 26m
10:18
AberdeenHaymarket
€16
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LNER
09:52
2h 33m
12:25
AberdeenEdinburgh (Waverley)
€17
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  • Prices shown from Aberdeen to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare flights, trains, and buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh costs only €9 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 33m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains
Average price €14
Average duration 2h 46m
Departure Time 14:52 - 18:32
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price €105
Average duration 2h 33m
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price €9
Average duration 3h 41m
Departure Time 04:55 - 15:00
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

Average train fares from Aberdeen to Edinburgh for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of €10.

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What is the cheapest day to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by bus?

The average price of a bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of €9.

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Aberdeen to Edinburgh travel tips

Companies operating from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

CrossCountry
ScotRail
LNER
Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited
FlixBus

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How to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh: FAQs

  • How far is it from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

    It’s about 157 km (98 miles) from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
  • You can travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 33 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 2h 46m.Buses takes on average 3h 41m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of €9. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €14 on avergae.Flights costs around €105 on average.
  • For trips between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Aberdeen International Airport and arrive at Edinburgh Airport; Trains depart from Aberdeen and arrive at Edinburgh (Waverley); Buses depart from Aberdeen St Nicholas Kirk and arrive at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station.
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Aberdeen to Edinburgh are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €10. Flights from Aberdeen to Edinburgh are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €9
  • There is a 0h time difference between Aberdeen and Edinburgh.