Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for 22 Feb

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h

Buses per day

40

Distance

154 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 40 buses that leave Edinburgh Airport for Aberdeen every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .

The slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:053h05
Ingliston, Park & Ride
10:10Aberdeen, Guild Street
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
23:053h00
Ingliston, Park & Ride
02:05Aberdeen, Guild Street
£161One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
21:053h00
Ingliston, Park & Ride
00:05Aberdeen, Guild Street
£161One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:403h00
Ingliston, Park & Ride
12:40Aberdeen, Guild Street
£171One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:403h55
Ingliston, Park & Ride
13:35Aberdeen, Guild Street
£171One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 154 km

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Train

£12

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Cheapest

£26

Average Price

3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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Live departures

Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen bus times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 08:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h46
15:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h51
16:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h25
16:25 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h05
14:25 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:20 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h45
15:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h44
17:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
4h20
16:25 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
15:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h35
18:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h49
18:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:15 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h10
16:25 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h40
20:10 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h44
20:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus15:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
5h05
20:10 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
18:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus15:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride
4h55
20:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus15:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
18:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:16 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h44
22:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h35
22:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:50 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h20
20:10 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus18:24 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h26
23:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus18:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h35
00:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
22:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus19:19 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h31
00:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:15 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h35
01:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:57 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h08
02:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
00:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:13 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h37
02:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
02:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
Sunday 22 February
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:17 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h18
11:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:47 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h53
12:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
4h15
11:20 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h05
10:10 Aberdeen, Guild Street0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:32 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
6h03
13:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h55
11:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride
5h00
12:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride
3h00
10:40 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd
5h46
14:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street1 change

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Why should you book Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen coaches with Omio?

Megabus as well as FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee, Lothian Buses and more offer coaches services from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.

Why book with Omio vs Megabus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee or Lothian Buses to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee or Lothian Buses to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen

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Buses from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:40, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 154 km distance in 2h 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
154 km
Average bus duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
26
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
2h 52m
First bus
07:40
Last bus
23:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee, Lothian Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh Airport to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee, Lothian Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 51m
Cheapest Price
£10
Megabus frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

Stagecoach East Scotland

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
£28
Stagecoach East Scotland frequency
4 a day

Xplore Dundee

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Xplore Dundee frequency
3 a day

Lothian Buses

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
£27
Lothian Buses frequency
8 a day

Ember

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£46
Ember frequency
11 a day

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 33m
Cheapest Price
£29
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen is 2h 52m to travel the 154 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen leaves at 7:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen leaves at 23:05.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen with Megabus, Ember. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen, you can count on Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Xplore Dundee, Lothian Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for the best way to get you to Aberdeen. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Edinburgh Airport and Aberdeen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Aberdeen from Edinburgh Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh Airport and Aberdeen including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen for coach company Megabus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus.

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