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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Aberdeen is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs £130 - £450.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Garrick Street and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Aberdeen via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Stansted to Aberdeen?

The distance between Stansted and Aberdeen is 553 miles. The road distance is 520.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 17m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Stansted to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Aberdeen bus from?

Stansted to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Aberdeen train from?

Stansted to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Stansted to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 17m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Stansted to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stansted to Aberdeen train arrive?

Stansted to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Aberdeen is 520 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Stansted to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 679+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Stansted to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Stansted to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
8h 17m
£202–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
15h 30m
£70–124
Drive 517.1 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Aberdeencar 517.1 mi
9h 16m
£128–184
Line 223 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Abbey Wood (London)train
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
5h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 24m
£193–284
Train #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 3m
£173–294
Line 223 bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Quarry Hill Paradebus
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
5h 23m
Line 223 bus, train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
5h 7m
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 28m
£137–441

Stansted to Aberdeen by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 549.5 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Aberdeen via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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