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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Aberdeen is to drive which costs £120 - £180 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Aberdeen via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Barry to Aberdeen?

The distance between Barry and Aberdeen is 417 miles. The road distance is 497.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 51m and costs £170 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Barry to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Aberdeen train from?

Barry to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Barry to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Barry to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £100 - £330. Alternatively, you can train via Crewe, which costs £170 - £340 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Barry to Aberdeen train arrive?

Barry to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Barry to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Aberdeen is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Barry to Aberdeen.

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

Book your Barry to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 665+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Barry to Aberdeen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Barry to Aberdeen by plane, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CWL - ABZ
6h 9m
£108–330
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 5m
£90–233
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 51m
£173–340
Drive 494.4 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Aberdeencar 494.4 mi
9h 24m
£120–174
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 52m
£96–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 8m
£135–269
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
6h 49m
£143–417
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
8h 24m
£112–243
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
7h 57m
£92–276
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
11h 5m
£297–435
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
13h 34m
£156–283

Barry to Aberdeen by train

48Weekly Trains

10h 51mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barry to Aberdeen.

Launch map view

Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barry to Aberdeen via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 10h 51m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.