There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Plockton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
5h 46m£73–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalshbus Ember
7h 26m£22–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 12m£51–73Drive 175.4 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Plocktoncar 175.4 mi
3h 37m£45–64
Aberdeen to Plockton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Plockton is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Plockton is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen Union Street and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Plockton is 183 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Plockton without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Aberdeen to Plockton, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Plockton is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Plockton via Inverness and Duncraig in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Plockton via Inverness Union Street, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Kyle of Lochalsh in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Plockton is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Aberdeen to Plockton.
There are 275+ hotels available in Plockton.