There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Seaham 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- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastleEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 25m£20–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUkn11
8h 4m£17–31Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
7h 1m£18–47Drive 243.8 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Seaham243.8 mi
4h 40m£61–88Fly to Newcastle
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)ABZ - NCL
7h 13m£79–213Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to NewcastleAberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 32m£49–107Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)ABZ - MME
- Take the train from Thornaby to Seaham
8h 25m£135–244
Aberdeen to Seaham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Seaham is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Seaham is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at New Strangford Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Seaham via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Seaham is 269 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Seaham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 25m and costs £20 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Aberdeen to Seaham, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Seaham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Seaham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Seaham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 25m and costs £20 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £220 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Seaham, County Durham, England?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Seaham via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to New Strangford Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange in around 7h 1m.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–650
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–340
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Thornaby to Seaham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Seaham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Seaham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Seaham is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Aberdeen to Seaham.
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