What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to subway and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £80 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Aberdeen via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen is 430 miles. The road distance is 496.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £170 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen bus from?

Waterloo Station to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 653+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3h 57m
£82–334
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4h 2m
£51–178
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
8h 30m
£171–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
14h 47m
£62–106
Drive 493.8 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeencar 493.8 mi
9h 10m
£122–176
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4h 4m
£51–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 37m
£103–303
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
6h 13m
£131–382
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 15m
£241–371
Train #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 43m
£121–171

Waterloo Station to Aberdeen by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 427.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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