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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £16 - £75 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Burnley Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Burnley to Aberdeen?

The distance between Burnley and Aberdeen is 343 miles. The road distance is 306.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Burnley to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Aberdeen bus from?

Burnley to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Aberdeen train from?

Burnley to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Burnley to Aberdeen is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Burnley to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Burnley to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Aberdeen train arrive?

Burnley to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Aberdeen is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Burnley to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Burnley to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 19m
£43–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
9h 50m
£17–74
Drive 304.7 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Aberdeen304.7 mi
5h 30m
£76–109
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
5h 28m
£87–206
Train, line 268 bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Westgate D268
3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Aberdeen
9h 38m
£165–493
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LBA - ABZ
7h 24m
£78–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
7h 37m
£125–299
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
8h 2m
£114–336
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
7h 26m
£99–283

Burnley to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 341.3 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Burnley Central to Aberdeen via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Union Square Bus Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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