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

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 23m.

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 - £95.

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 Dolphin Centre and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 which takes 6h 34m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

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 which takes 6h 34m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £700 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus 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 Aberdeen 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 654+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
6h 34m
£95–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
9h 23m
£40–66
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Aberdeencar 252.3 mi
4h 58m
£63–92
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
7h 45m
£103–265
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 35m
£81–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 32m
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
8h 4m
£116–660
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 16m
£114–277
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 19m
£150–343

Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Union Square Bus Station via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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