What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Barnard Castle and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Aberdeen is 313 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 29m and costs £95 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus from?

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Aberdeen train from?

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 29m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £650 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Aberdeen train arrive?

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Aberdeen is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 669+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 29m
£95–219
Drive 252.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Aberdeencar 252.3 mi
4h 58m
£62–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
9h 16m
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
7h 51m
£116–610
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
6h 34m
£100–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Club to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 27m
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
8h 29m
£93–268
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 42m
£116–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 45m
£168–351

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Aberdeen via Tubwell Row, Darlington, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Union Square Bus Station via Newgate Street Stand C, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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