How far is it from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Aberdeen is 174 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen without a car is to travel and bus and train which takes 4h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Ben Nevis to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen by unknown, bus, or train

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

Travel, bus, train
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
4h 50m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Union Street to AdelphiE7
5h 38m
Travel, bus via Union Square Bus Station
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus StationM96
5h 53m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
7h 27m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Aberdeen. However, you can travel to Happy Valley, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, walk to Inverness, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Adelphi via Happy Valley, Bus Station Stance 2, and Union Street in around 5h 38m.

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