There are 4 ways to get from Plockton to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 50m£74–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 15m£22–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
6h 41m£52–73Drive 175.4 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Aberdeencar 175.4 mi
3h 37m£44–64
Plockton to Aberdeen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Kyle of Lochalsh and arriving at Aberdeen Union Street via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Aberdeen via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Plockton and Aberdeen is 183 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Plockton to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Plockton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Plockton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Plockton to Aberdeen via Duncraig and Inverness in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Aberdeen Union Street via Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Plockton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Aberdeen is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Plockton to Aberdeen.
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