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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via QMC Main Entrance and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Derby to Aberdeen?

The distance between Derby and Aberdeen is 432 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £230.

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

The train from Derby to Aberdeen takes 6h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Derby to Aberdeen bus from?

Derby to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Aberdeen train from?

Derby to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Derby to Aberdeen is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Derby to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Derby to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Aberdeen train arrive?

Derby to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Derby to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Aberdeen is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Derby to Aberdeen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Derby to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 56m
£140–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
11h 44m
£33–74
Drive 379.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Aberdeencar 379.5 mi
6h 57m
£93–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 36m
£79–213
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 35m
£45–257
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 28m
£80–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
6h 20m
£103–431
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 46m
£52–173
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
5h 52m
£57–265
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 47m
£57–188

Derby to Aberdeen by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Derby to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 429.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Aberdeen once daily. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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