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How to travel from Aberdeen to Birmingham

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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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€52

Average price

Cheapest

€214

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€230

Average price

10h 53m

Average total duration

10h 23m

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30m

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7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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4h 26m

Average total duration

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1h 26m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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Megabus

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

Azul

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from Aberdeen to Birmingham

How to get from Aberdeen to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM10h45
Aberdeen, Guild Street
04:45AMBirmingham
$581One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM10h45
Aberdeen, Guild Street
04:45AMBirmingham
$581One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0067
06:05PM1h20
Aberdeen Airport
07:25PMBirmingham International Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30AM12h20
Aberdeen, Guild Street
05:50PMBirmingham
$681One-way
1 transfer
AzulLM0061
10:25AM1h25
Aberdeen Airport
11:50AMBirmingham International Airport
$4081One-way
0 transfers
AzulBA7831
10:25AM1h25
Aberdeen Airport
11:50AMBirmingham International Airport
$4871One-way
0 transfers
AzulBA7837
06:05PM1h20
Aberdeen Airport
07:25PMBirmingham International Airport
$4871One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Aberdeen to Birmingham? Many Omio customers who go from Aberdeen to Birmingham usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool from Birmingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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