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 £45 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

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 15m and costs £85 - £240.

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 Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 381.9 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 £45 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

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 54m to drive from Derby to Aberdeen.

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

Book your Derby to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Derby to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 659+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 11 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 AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 56m
£140–230
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
10h 36m
£47–102
Drive 379.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Aberdeen379.7 mi
6h 54m
£93–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4h 15m
£88–234
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 23m
£54–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
11h 40m
£49–80
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 56m
£86–252
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
6h 5m
£108–431
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
4h 45m
£74–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
6h 36m
£64–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
6h 51m
£62–204

Derby to Aberdeen by train

9Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 429.2 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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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