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How to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 68 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Park & Ride Stance 2, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 6868
Walk to Aberdeenshire
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
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Fraserburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride Stance 2, Ellon
    ID 630034042
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeenshire
    Walk to
    Aberdeenshire
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberdeenshire, Scotland is approximately 148.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire?

    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 Aberdeenshire station near Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    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 Aberdeenshire?

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

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