How to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train?

From Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train

To get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Stirling station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    139 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberdeen to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E1 bus from Adelphi, Aberdeen station to Stobswell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the MEGABUS M92 bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station station to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Bus - 2323
Bus - MEGABUS M92MEGABUS M92
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Adelphi, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adelphi, Aberdeen
    ID 639006445
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stobswell
    ID 6400PT1708
    101 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Dundee City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sinatras, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1311
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Seagate Bus Station
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MEGABUS M92MEGABUS M92
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M92
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11
    96 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 260.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • South Bridge, Old Town
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • Leith Street, Greenside

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From Aberdeen to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E1 bus from Adelphi, Aberdeen station to Stobswell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the MEGABUS M92 bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station station to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Bus - 2323
Bus - MEGABUS M92MEGABUS M92
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Adelphi, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adelphi, Aberdeen
    ID 639006445
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stobswell
    ID 6400PT1708
    101 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Dundee City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sinatras, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1311
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Seagate Bus Station
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MEGABUS M92MEGABUS M92
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M92
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11
    96 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line E1, Bus line 23, Bus line MEGABUS M92.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen to Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stirling station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland by train?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Edinburgh in Scotland by train is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Stirling station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The last bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland is the Edinburgh - Bridge of Don line. It leaves the Adelphi, Aberdeen stop at 23:08.

  • When is the first train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The first train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Aberdeen station at 05:50.

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