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

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 16m
    £90–210

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    7h 33m
    £28–47

  3. Drive 240 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Aberdeencar car 240 mi
    4h 41m
    £59–85

  4. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    6h 43m
    £81–251

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    4h 52m
    £82–215

  6. Train via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 19m
    £90–210

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 38m
    £37–74

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    5h 24m
    £125–307

Durham to Aberdeen by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Union Square Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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