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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Aberdeen from various bus operators like megabus or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from £11
tomorrow
from £8
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £6
Thursday
from £8
Friday
from £8
Saturday
from £6

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • megabus
    3h 15m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    09:55
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • megabus
    3h 2m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    09:42
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    3h 15m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    09:55
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £10
  • megabus
    3h 15m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    09:55
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh
    Ingliston Park & Ride
    10:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    Ingliston Park & Ride
    14:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh
    Ingliston Park & Ride
    16:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11
  • megabus
    3h 35m
    0
    00:35
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    04:10
    Aberdeen
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £11

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Aberdeen

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Aberdeen are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 223 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 115 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 486 coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, with 23 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Compare all providers like megabus and FlixBus that travel 171 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:35
Latest Coach 23:25
Daily Bus Connections 171 Ø
Distance 149.0 km
Coach Companies megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Every day, 171 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Aberdeen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/07/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
Thursday 10/07
Friday 11/07
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 13/07
£14
Monday 14/07
£8
Tuesday 15/07
£8
Wednesday 16/07
£6
Thursday 17/07
£9
Friday 18/07
£10
Saturday 19/07
£8
Sunday 20/07
£10
Monday 21/07
£9
Tuesday 22/07
£9
Wednesday 23/07
£9
Thursday 24/07
£6
Friday 25/07
£8
Saturday 26/07
£9
Sunday 27/07
£8
Monday 28/07
£6
Tuesday 29/07
£6
Wednesday 30/07
£6
Thursday 31/07
£6
Friday 01/08
£8
Saturday 02/08
£8
Sunday 03/08

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, with £6. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Aberdeen from our users.

megabus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Aberdeen:

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 2h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:35
Last Coach 23:25
Daily Connections 134 Ø
Found on 13/07/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Aberdeen:

Cheapest Price £6
Fastest Coach 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:35
Last Coach 23:05
Daily Connections 36 Ø
Found on 13/07/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Aberdeen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Aberdeen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Aberdeen bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Aberdeen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Aberdeen bus trip is available from £6 and takes 3h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The connection Edinburgh to Aberdeen is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £43. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Aberdeen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is offered by roughly 171 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Aberdeen from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is provided by megabus and takes 2h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The earliest bus to Aberdeen departs from Edinburgh at 00:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The latest bus to Aberdeen departs from Edinburgh at 23:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Aberdeen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen can travel with megabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aberdeen?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Aberdeen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: megabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Aberdeen from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Aberdeen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Aberdeen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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