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 £23 - £80 and takes 10h 51m.

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 3h 57m and costs £80 - £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 Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

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 Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Derby?

The distance between Aberdeen and Derby is 388 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 which takes 7h 6m and costs £220 - £223.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Derby?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Derby is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £220 - £223. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Derby bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Derby train arrive?

Aberdeen to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby 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?

Book your Aberdeen to Derby bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Derby.

Aberdeen to Derby - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Derby by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3h 57m
£83–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 51m
£24–79
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Derbytrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
7h 6m
£220–223
Drive 379.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Derbycar 379.8 mi
6h 56m
£94–135
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 46m
£88–244
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
£107–417
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 10m
£56–201
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 26m
£63–241
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 25m
£49–257
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Stationbus Uk002
11h 5m
£28–84

Aberdeen to Derby by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

£220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Derby.

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Distance: 385.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Aberdeen to Derby 6 times a week. Tickets cost £220–223 and the journey takes 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 10h.

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