How far is it from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ben Nevis is 174 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 5h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ben Nevis?

There are 635+ hotels available in Ben Nevis.

Aberdeen to Ben Nevis - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis by train, bus, or unknown

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Train, bus, travel
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
5h 14m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
6h 13m
Bus, travel via Union Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
6h 30m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
3. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevis
7h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Ben Nevis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, take the bus to Happy Valley South, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelphi to Ben Nevis via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Happy Valley South in around 6h 13m.

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