Edinburgh to Aberdeen bus

Buses from Edinburgh to Aberdeen: Journey Details

Buses from Edinburgh to Aberdeen are operated by a number of providers including CityLink Gold, Parks and Megabus who between them offer a total of 16 services a day. The first service departs Edinburgh early morning, arriving in Aberdeen at the start of the working day. The last service of each day departs Edinburgh late at night arriving in Aberdeen in the early hours. Journey time by bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is approximately three hours.

Taking the Bus from Edinburgh

All bus and coach services to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh bus station which is located right between the Old and New Town areas of Central Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh Waverly Rail Station. The bus station is easily accessible via tram or bus. All coach services from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart during normal local bus and tram operating hours, although taxis are also available to the station at any time.

Getting into Aberdeen by Bus

Aberdeen is a culturally rich city in northeast Scotland, home to an array of world class attractions including the Maritime Museum and the Aberdeen Art Gallery. Known as the Granite City for its attractive granite architecture which sparkles in the sun, Aberdeen is a grand city that also benefits from its proximity to the beautiful Aberdeenshire coastline. Coaches from Edinburgh arrive at Aberdeen Market Street Coach Station which is located just to the south of the city centre, adjacent to Aberdeen Railway Station. Most major bus routes operate out of, or close to, the bus station making it easy for passengers to continue their journey. For those arriving on the last service of the day, taxis are stationed at both the bus and railway stations for onward travel.