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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 Scottish Citylink or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£11
tomorrow
£6
Friday
£8
Saturday
£8
Sunday
£8
Monday
£8
Tuesday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 30m 14:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 3h 55m 16:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 20:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 3h 30m 18:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 22:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £11
Scottish Citylink 3h 52m 09:48 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop 13:40 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 3h 36m 23:34 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £6
Scottish Citylink 2h 57m 00:13 Edinburgh Barnton Junction 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 2h 44m 06:58 Edinburgh Barnton Junction 09:42 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 40m 12:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 16:25 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 14:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
Scottish Citylink 2h 58m 00:12 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 2h 55m 06:47 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 09:42 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
Scottish Citylink 2h 58m 00:12 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 2h 55m 06:47 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 09:42 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
Scottish Citylink 2h 58m 00:12 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 2h 55m 06:47 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 09:42 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 06:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 14:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 30m 11:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:05 Aberdeen Bus Station  Economy £8
Scottish Citylink 2h 58m 00:12 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 03:10 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46
Scottish Citylink 2h 55m 06:47 Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 09:42 Aberdeen Bus Station  Basic £46

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is £6 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 130 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 41 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 250 coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and FlixBus that travel 97 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 44m
Earliest Coach 05:42
Latest Coach 23:34
Daily Bus Connections 97 Ø
Distance 149.0 km
Coach Companies Scottish Citylink and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Every day, 97 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 17/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
£11
Thursday 18/12
£46
Friday 19/12
£14
Saturday 20/12
£12
Sunday 21/12
£8
Monday 22/12
£8
Tuesday 23/12
£8
Wednesday 24/12
£8
Thursday 25/12
£8
Friday 26/12
£16
Saturday 27/12
£8
Sunday 28/12
£13
Monday 29/12
£8
Tuesday 30/12
£8
Wednesday 31/12
£8
Thursday 01/01
£8
Friday 02/01
£8
Saturday 03/01
£8
Sunday 04/01
£6
Monday 05/01
£6
Tuesday 06/01
£6
Wednesday 07/01
£6
Thursday 08/01
£6
Friday 09/01
£46
Saturday 10/01
£7
Sunday 11/01

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, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

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.

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 14:35
Last Coach 23:05
Daily Connections 36 Ø
Found on 17/12/2025

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 £49. 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 97 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 Scottish Citylink and takes 2h 44m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. 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 05:42. 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 23:34. 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 Scottish Citylink 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: Scottish Citylink 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 97 daily trips between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Prices and availability for 97 trips between Edinburgh and Aberdeen change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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