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Bus from Perth to Aberdeen: Journey Information
There are 72 intercity buses per day from Perth to Aberdeen. Traveling by bus from Perth to Aberdeen usually takes around 2 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest Megabus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $5.21 |
| Trips per day | 52 |
| Most frequent service | Megabus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Perth to Aberdeen?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Perth to Aberdeen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Megabus usually offers more choice, with 56 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 25 trips from Perth to Aberdeen, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 0 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Perth to Aberdeen
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 73 miles from Perth to Aberdeen. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Aberdeen at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Perth to Aberdeen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 72 scheduled buses that travel from Perth to Aberdeen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 52 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Perth to Aberdeen; ticket prices start at $14.27.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Perth?
Main departure station: Broxden Park+Ride (Stop C)
Perth has two bus stations with service to Aberdeen.
All bus stations in Perth:
Broxden Park+Ride (Stop C)
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Aberdeen?
Main arrival station: Guild St
All buses from Perth arrive at one main station in Aberdeen.
All bus stations in Aberdeen:
Guild St
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