Without a car · Regional train, Long-distance train, Bus, Coach
Aberdeen to Edinburgh
2h 34min at the fastest, no changes.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 2h 34min 08:56 → 11:30
- Usually
- 2h 50min 32 journeys during the day
- Changes
- Direct first departure 06:58, last 19:59
- Distance
- 149 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 2h 34min · Bus 1, Regional train ScotRail (21 departures)
- 2h 47min · Bus 1, Long-distance train LNER (7 departures)
- 2h 50min · Bus 13, Long-distance train CrossCountry (2 departures)
- 3h 18min · Coach FlixBus UKN11, Regional train ScotRail, Bus 44
- 4h 09min · Coach E1
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:58 → 09:45
2h 47min · direct
TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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07:40 → 10:32
2h 52min · direct
ICLNERPrice not available
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07:42 → 10:32
2h 50min · 1 change
BUSX63 ICLNERPrice not available
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08:08 → 11:00
2h 52min · direct
ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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08:10 → 11:00
2h 50min · 1 change
BUS13 ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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08:53 → 11:30
2h 37min · direct
TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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08:56 → 11:30
2h 34min · 1 change
BUS1 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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09:40 → 12:31
2h 51min · direct
ICLNERPrice not available
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10:49 → 13:28
2h 39min · direct
TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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10:50 → 13:28
2h 38min · 1 change
BUS2 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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11:55 → 14:35
2h 40min · direct
TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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11:57 → 14:35
2h 38min · 1 change
BUS1B TRAINScotRailPrice not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
Book your tickets
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- Stagecoach Bluebird (official website, new tab)
- First Aberdeen (official website, new tab)
- FlixBus (official website, new tab)
- Ember (official website, new tab)
- Midland Bluebird (official website, new tab)
- Lothian Buses (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh without a car?
2h 34min for the fastest journey (08:56 → 11:30), 2h 50min usually, based on 32 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:58 and the last at 19:59. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is Aberdeen from Edinburgh?
149 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 2h 34min.
Which companies run the journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
ScotRail, LNER, Stagecoach Bluebird, CrossCountry, First Aberdeen, FlixBus-gb, Ember, Midland Bluebird.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.