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

today

$16

tomorrow

Wednesday

$10

Thursday

$11

Friday

Saturday

$12

Sunday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 10m	5:05 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
megabus	3h 18m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:53 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
megabus	3h 11m	7:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	10:11 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
megabus	3h 11m	7:25 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	10:36 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 7:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
megabus	3h 16m	7:55 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	11:11 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 5m	6:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 6:00:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	4h 0m	8:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
megabus	3h 18m	5:05 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:23 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$21	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
megabus	3h 10m	5:05 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$21	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Scottish Citylink	4h 3m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	9:38 AM	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	$28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:35:00 AM to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	9:00 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	5h 5m	6:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
megabus	3h 10m	5:05 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
megabus	3h 18m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:53 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Scottish Citylink	4h 3m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	9:38 AM	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:35:00 AM to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	1:30 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	4:35 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 1:30:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 0m	3:30 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 3:30:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	3h 0m	4:30 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 50m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:25 AM	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:35:00 AM to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Scottish Citylink	4h 3m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	9:38 AM	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:35:00 AM to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	6:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	9:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 30m	8:00 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	11:30 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 50m	8:30 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
megabus	3h 10m	5:05 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
megabus	3h 18m	5:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	8:53 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$16	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is $10 on 9/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Aberdeen and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Aberdeen and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 85 daily buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 119 buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 61 times every day by bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	2h 44m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	61 Ø
Distance	92.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Every day, 61 buses from 3 bus companies leave Aberdeen for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$62

Tuesday 09/08

$45

Wednesday 09/09

$28

Thursday 09/10

$11

Friday 09/11

$13

Saturday 09/12

$12

Sunday 09/13

$12

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$46

Wednesday 09/16

$12

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$57

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$11

Monday 09/21

$16

Tuesday 09/22

$11

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$11

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$60

Monday 09/28

$11

Tuesday 09/29

$31

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$11

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, with $10. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh, 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 buses from Aberdeen to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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

megabus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 2m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

Scottish Citylink from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	2h 44m
Earliest Bus	5:35 AM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	29 Ø
Found on	8/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Aberdeen and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

Bus Station

Guild Street 2

Woolmanhill Bus Stop

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Aberdeen Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 5h 5m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Aberdeen to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 61 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 2h 44m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Aberdeen starts at 5:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Aberdeen for Edinburgh starts at 9:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Aberdeen Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Edinburgh?

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Aberdeen Edinburgh 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 traveling 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Aberdeen and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Aberdeen and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!