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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Derby is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Canal Street and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Derby. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Derby?

The distance between Aberdeen and Derby is 420 miles. The road distance is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Derby without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £120 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Aberdeen to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Derby train from?

Aberdeen to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Derby?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Derby is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £120 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Derby bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Derby train arrive?

Aberdeen to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Derby is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Aberdeen to Derby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Aberdeen to Derby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Derbytrain
6h 36m
£129–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 55m
£43–73
Drive 379.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Derbycar 379.8 mi
6h 56m
£93–134
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h
£98–229
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Derbytrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
7h 6m
£220–320
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Bus Stationbus 466 / ...
11h 15m
£43–79
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 40m
£101–236
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
5h 45m
£146–412
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 17m
£94–225

Aberdeen to Derby by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Derby.

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Distance: 417.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 10h.

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