There are 8 ways to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 39m£61–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
10h 13m£35–65Drive 341.4 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Aberdeen341.4 mi
6h 24m£84–121Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 45m£83–227Train
- Take the train from Rotherham Central to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 37m£80–145Bus via Corporation Street/Market Street
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
10h 14m£38–69Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
5h 10m£106–278Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
7h 5m£116–300
Rotherham to Aberdeen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Rotherham and Aberdeen is 378 miles. The road distance is 343.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 39m and costs £60 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Rotherham to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 39m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Aberdeen via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–210
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–85
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–320
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rotherham Central to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotherham to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Rotherham to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Aberdeen is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Rotherham to Aberdeen.
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