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How to get fromAberdeen to Scottish Highlandsby train, bus, or unknown

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Scottish Highlands by train, bus, or unknown

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley Southbus bus 919
    3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    4h 56m

  2. Bus, travel via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley Southbus bus 919
    3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 50m

  3. Train, bus, travel via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Torlundybus bus
    3. Walk from Torlundy to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 6m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Torlundybus bus
    3. Walk from Torlundy to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 52m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, take the bus to Happy Valley South, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Scottish Highlands via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Happy Valley South in around 5h 50m.

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