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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen is to bus and ferry and bus via Dundee which costs £26 - £40 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Balmoral to Aberdeen?

The distance between Balmoral and Aberdeen is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral to Aberdeen bus from?

Balmoral to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Balmoral to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Balmoral to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 665+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Balmoral to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3h 20m
£107–237
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
11h 42m
£26–35
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
10h 45m
£29–42
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
10h 58m
£160–259
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
11h 51m
£104–180
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 5m
£87–205
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 33m
£84–194
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
6h 33m
£52–284
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
11h 5m
£67–107
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Balmoral to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 37m
£82–310

Balmoral to Aberdeen by bus, busferry, foot, and train

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Balmoral, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balmoral to Aberdeen. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Broad Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malone Park to Union Square Bus Station via Great Northern Mall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

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