What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 16h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Southampton?

The distance between Aberdeen and Southampton is 603 miles. The road distance is 537.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £200 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Southampton?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Aberdeen to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Southampton bus from?

Aberdeen to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Southampton train from?

Aberdeen to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Southampton?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Southampton is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £200 - £370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £280 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Southampton bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Southampton train arrive?

Aberdeen to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Southampton is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Aberdeen to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Southampton?

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Aberdeen to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 1m
£204–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
16h 37m
£71–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
15h 16m
£135–264
Drive 534.4 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Southamptoncar 534.4 mi
9h 23m
£130–188
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ABZ - SOU
5h 32m
£116–272
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
11h 22m
£213–330
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 7m
£83–352
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
5h 56m
£125–303
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 13m
£97–261
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 59m
£145–327
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 36m
£112–315

Aberdeen to Southampton by bus and train

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Distance: 599.7 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, KLM, Loganair, and Aer Lingus fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 4 times a day.

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