There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Sellafield 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
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
8h 10m£67–97Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
10h 13m£47–74Drive 258.2 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Sellafieldcar 258.2 mi
4h 43m£64–92Fly, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain
7h 52m£121–298Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain
8h 43m£115–214
Aberdeen to Sellafield by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Sellafield is to bus and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Sellafield is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Sellafield via Carlisle and Corkickle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Sellafield is 284 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Sellafield without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £65 - £100.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Aberdeen to Sellafield, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Sellafield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Sellafield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Sellafield is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Aberdeen to Sellafield.
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What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Sellafield, England?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Sellafield via Carlisle, Maryport, Trinity Baptist church, Garlieston Court, and Corkickle in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Maryport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Maryport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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