How to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h, from €18.
We compared the ways to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Aberdeen → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus
FlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 3h. In total it's roughly €18 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Edinburgh
DepartureAberdeenWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Aberdeen to Edinburgh
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Edinburgh from Aberdeen?+−
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aberdeen to Edinburgh cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €18. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Aberdeen to Edinburgh?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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