Bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · about 228 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 21:30 (weekdays); night service E1 runs 02:42–23:28.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aberdeen, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ember | ~228 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 02:42 | 23:28 | St Peter Street (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Portlethen, Newtonhill, Drumlithie, Auchenblae, Brechin, Forfar & 8 more |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:00 | 21:30 | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Dundee, Perth, Dunfermline & Ingliston |
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~200 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:10 | 20:10 | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Dundee, Perth & Dunfermline |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aberdeen on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Aberdeen to Edinburgh: the E1 (Ember), the UK092 (FlixBus), the UKN11 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the E1, 20 times each weekday — board at St Peter Street (opp) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 228 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Around 228 minutes on the E1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Portlethen, Newtonhill, Drumlithie, Auchenblae and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:30 — and night service E1 runs 02:42–23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.