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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen is to car ferry and drive which costs £85 - £150 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Balmoral to Aberdeen?

The distance between Balmoral and Aberdeen is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral to Aberdeen bus from?

Balmoral to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Balmoral to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Balmoral to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Balmoral to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3h 50m
£98–240
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 29m
£69–194
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
10h 41m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 38m
£87–143
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 4m
£72–280
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 32m
£75–269
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 1m
£73–225
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
10h 42m
Bus and ferry, bus via Stirling
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
11h 10m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmoral to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Balmoral, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balmoral to Aberdeen. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malone Park to Union Square Bus Station via Great Northern Mall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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