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 £45 - £110 and takes 16h 17m.

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 6h 27m and costs £100 - £260.

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 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

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 13m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 10h 13m and costs £65 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 via Edinburgh which takes 10h 13m and costs £65 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 16h 17m.

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 2m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
10h 13m
£67–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Station
16h 17m
£47–103
Drive 435.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdeen435.8 mi
8h 2m
£109–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 27m
£108–258
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeen
11h 6m
£86–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
11h 48m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
7h 46m
£109–250
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h
£76–329
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
8h 41m
£121–443

Aberystwyth to Aberdeen by train

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10h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479.8 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Union Square Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 16h 17m.

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