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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs £120 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Aberdeen via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Aberdeen is 483 miles. The road distance is 438.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberdeen bus from?

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberdeen train from?

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 54m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberdeen train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Aberdeen is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen 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
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 18m
£164–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
14h 54m
£65–133
Drive 435.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdeencar 435.8 mi
8h 6m
£109–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 1m
£126–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
12h 50m
£264–396
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 49m
£123–258
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
9h 14m
£121–271
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
9h 1m
£170–465
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
9h 33m
£142–291
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
9h 6m
£155–330

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 479.8 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Union Square Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 54m.

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