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How to get fromAberystwyth to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    10h 18m
    £157–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 14m
    £73–122

  3. Drive  435.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdeencar car 435.7 mi
    8h 6m
    £108–156

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    6h 33m
    £123–287

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    11h 6m
    £117–181

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    12h 9m
    £121–207

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    7h 26m
    £124–281

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 8m
    £121–265

  9. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    8h 47m
    £154–479

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Union Square Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 14m.

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