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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Balmoral is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Balmoral is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Malone Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Balmoral?

The distance between Aberdeen and Balmoral is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Balmoral without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Aberdeen to Balmoral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Balmoral bus from?

Aberdeen to Balmoral bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Balmoral bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Balmoral bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Aberdeen to Balmoral - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Aberdeen to Balmoral by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Parkbus
3h 14m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
5h 34m
£70–265
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 30m
£89–140
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
5h 57m
£78–263
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
5h 46m
£72–218
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
6h 14m
£73–196
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 4m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Balmoral, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Balmoral. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, then take the bus to Malone Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Malone Park via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Great Northern Mall in around 10h 15m.

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