Bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen
3 direct routes · about 241 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 02:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aberdeen as of 11:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~241 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 06:30 | 02:56 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | Erroll Street (opp) | Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Rosyth, Kinross, Bridge of Earn, Inchture & 8 more |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | Ingliston, Dunfermline, Perth & Dundee |
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:55 | 07:55 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | Dunfermline, Perth & Dundee |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Aberdeen: the E1 (Ember), the UK092 (FlixBus), the UKN11 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the E1, 20 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at Erroll Street (opp), about 241 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
Around 241 minutes on the E1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Rosyth, Kinross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 02:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
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.