How to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    157 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 59

To get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    171 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland is approximately 135.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is South St David Street, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • South St David Street, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City, Scotland

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Byron Square, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Byron Square, Northfield
  • Hutton Place, Northfield
  • Deansloch Crescent, Northfield

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 59

To get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    171 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

    The LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen City station near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Aberdeen City in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Aberdeen City?

    Get on the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen City stop, which is closest to Aberdeen City in Scotland.

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