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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Aberdeen via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Aberdeen?

The distance between Runcorn and Aberdeen is 368 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 14m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Runcorn to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Aberdeen bus from?

Runcorn to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Aberdeen train from?

Runcorn to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 14m and costs £75 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £320 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Runcorn to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Runcorn to Aberdeen train arrive?

Runcorn to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Aberdeen is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Runcorn to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Runcorn 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
8h 14m
£77–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
12h
£38–64
Drive 333.1 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Aberdeencar 333.1 mi
5h 51m
£83–120
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 15m
£86–202
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 6m
£210–323
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
5h 19m
£104–258
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn 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
7h 32m
£98–256
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
7h 20m
£132–308
Fly Liverpool to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LPL - ABZ
5h 33m
£86–316
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn 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
7h 51m
£120–276

Runcorn to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 366 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Aberdeen via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Union Square Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h.

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