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

The cheapest way to get from London to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £75 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from London to Aberdeen?

The distance between London and Aberdeen is 426 miles. The road distance is 495.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 4m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from London to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdeen bus from?

London to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdeen train from?

London to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from London to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £75 - £300. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 7h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the London to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Aberdeen train arrive?

London to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Aberdeen is 496 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from London to Aberdeen.

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

Book your London to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 661+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

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

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3h 37m
£76–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
13h 20m
£30–100
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 4m
£69–220
Drive 493 mi
1. Drive from London to Aberdeencar 493 mi
9h 5m
£122–175
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3h 54m
£44–166
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
3h 49m
£42–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 21m
£82–277
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 3m
£97–299
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 4m
£96–323
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
7h 5m
£100–250
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
9h 31m
£170–354

London to Aberdeen by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 423.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 4m.

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