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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

The distance between Birmingham and Aberdeen is 346 miles. The road distance is 406.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £250 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Aberdeen bus from?

Birmingham to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Aberdeen train from?

Birmingham to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £250 - £360 and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Birmingham to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Birmingham to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Aberdeen train arrive?

Birmingham to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Aberdeen is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Birmingham to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

Book your Birmingham to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

Book your Birmingham to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 671+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

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Fly from Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3h 13m
£72–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
9h 33m
£53–87
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 38m
£250–360
Drive 404.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Aberdeencar 404.1 mi
6h 55m
£99–143
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 45m
£110–287
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 11m
£125–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
5h 14m
£124–479
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
8h 14m
£139–291
Train via Birmingham International Station
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 1m
£122–222

Birmingham to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 344.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £250–360 and the journey takes 7h 38m.

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