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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Aberdeen is to bus via Dundee which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Scotland to Aberdeen?

The distance between Scotland and Aberdeen is 153 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £55 - £100.

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

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberdeen bus from?

Scotland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberdeen train from?

Scotland to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberdeen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Scotland to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Scotland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Aberdeen train arrive?

Scotland to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Aberdeen is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Scotland to Aberdeen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 658+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Scotland to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2h 50m
£55–100
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
3h 52m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
3h 25m
£22–35
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Aberdeencar 139.1 mi
2h 31m
£35–50

Scotland to Aberdeen by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.2 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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