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How to get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh by bus?

By bus

To get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 68 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the M92 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Bus - 6868
Bus - M92M92
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600749
    186 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 68 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Bus - 6868
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh

The distance between Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 133.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is located at Aberdeenshire, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon.

Bus stations close to Aberdeenshire:

  • Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 2, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is North Bridge, Old Town.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • South Bridge, Old Town

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 68 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Bus - 6868
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line M92.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 68 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Aberdeenshire to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus is about 4 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeenshire to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 68 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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