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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Aberdeen Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Aberdeen?

The distance between Sheffield and Aberdeen is 395 miles. The road distance is 348.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £200 - £290.

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

The train from Sheffield to Aberdeen takes 6h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Aberdeen bus from?

Sheffield to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Aberdeen is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £200 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Sheffield to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Aberdeen is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Sheffield to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 661+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Sheffield to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 19m
£200–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 18m
£38–69
Drive 346.8 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Aberdeencar 346.8 mi
6h 30m
£85–122
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 36m
£83–205
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 1m
£85–293
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 18m
£38–69
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 55m
£117–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
6h 44m
£168–438
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
6h 42m
£134–301

Sheffield to Aberdeen by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Aberdeen once daily. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h.

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