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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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$145 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Liverpool:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Liverpool costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach North Scotland, First Aberdeen to go to Liverpool by bus.
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