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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Aberdeen via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Cumbria to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cumbria and Aberdeen is 252 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Aberdeen bus from?

Cumbria to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Aberdeen train from?

Cumbria to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen is to train which takes 6h and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Cumbria to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Aberdeen train arrive?

Cumbria to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Aberdeen is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Cumbria to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 676+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Cumbria to Aberdeen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cumbria to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h
£83–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
7h 48m
£38–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 21m
£57–93
Drive 237.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Aberdeencar 237.6 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
6h 5m
£112–275
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
9h 5m
£120–295

Cumbria to Aberdeen by bus and train

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Aberdeen via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Haymarket in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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