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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price | €230 Average price |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Birmingham.

There are 3 travel options between Aberdeen and Birmingham. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Aberdeen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Aberdeen to Birmingham:
Taking a bus costs $100 (€90) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $122 (€110).
Taking a bus costs $37 (€34) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $60 (€54).
The quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Aberdeen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 10 min.
Train takes on average 6 h 46 min.
You should expect to travel around 321 miles (518 km) between Aberdeen and Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Birmingham is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 4 flights per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Aberdeen and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Birmingham:
- Buses most often depart from Aberdeen at Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Aberdeen to Birmingham:
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Aberdeen to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
- Travel with Azul for flights to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Azul Aberdeen to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $122 (€110).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail or Cross Country for trains to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Aberdeen to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $60 (€54).
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with Azul with 4 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Aberdeen to Birmingham.
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