What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen is to line 87 bus and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aberdeen via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Aberdeen is 287 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 25m and costs £110 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Aberdeen bus from?

Greater Manchester to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Aberdeen train from?

Greater Manchester to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 25m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Aberdeen is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Aberdeen by bus, plane, train, or car

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Line 87 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3h 35m
£79–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
8h 21m
£44–76
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 25m
£117–252
Drive 331.1 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Aberdeencar 331.1 mi
5h 50m
£81–117
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 14m
£108–184

Greater Manchester to Aberdeen by bus and train

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Distance: 285 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Aberdeen via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Haymarket in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Union Square Bus Station via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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