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

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X67 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - X67X67
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - X67X67
    Wait for bus
    X67
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X65 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X65 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - X65X65
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - X65X65
    Wait for bus
    X65
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Edinburgh

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 147.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Edinburgh 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 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • South St David Street, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X65 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X65 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - X65X65
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - X65X65
    Wait for bus
    X65
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line X67, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line X65, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

    The X67 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the X67 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

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

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