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

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There are 10 ways to get from Barry to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to Aberdeen Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane CWL - ABZ
    5h 24m
    £107–360

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 2m
    £73–118

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    10h 49m
    £168–294

  4. Drive  494.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Aberdeencar car 494.4 mi
    9h 24m
    £123–177

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    5h 16m
    £91–273

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    6h 32m
    £124–298

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    6h 14m
    £143–456

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    7h 57m
    £97–241

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    11h 42m
    £255–403

  10. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    12h 12m
    £127–198

Barry to Aberdeen by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barry to Aberdeen via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 10h 49m.

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