What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £30 - £80 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Aberdeen via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen is 430 miles. The road distance is 496.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 5m and costs £65 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs £30 - £80 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Aberdeen is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen?

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Waterloo Station to Aberdeen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
4h 17m
£77–281
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
14h 4m
£32–78
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
8h 5m
£65–223
Drive 493.8 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Aberdeencar 493.8 mi
9h 8m
£118–170
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4h 24m
£45–139
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4h 26m
£49–194
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 11m
£92–292
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 31m
£91–316
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
5h 5m
£83–333
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 29m
£99–302
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
8h 37m
£95–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
14h 42m
£32–91

Waterloo Station to Aberdeen by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 427.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater 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 subway from Waterloo station to Aberdeen via Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 5m.

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