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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to London:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to London costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to London costing on average $147 (€119).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to London
How to get from Aberdeen to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM18h05Aberdeen, Guild Street2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$1161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM18h05Aberdeen, Guild Street2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$1161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
BA13198:25 PM1h30Aberdeen Airport9:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
Other options
W33163+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
L8808510:43 AM8h46Aberdeen station (ABD)7:29 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$3561One-way2 transfers
W33140+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
C1480811:25 AM9h03Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)8:28 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$3561One-way2 transfers
S94826 · W33292+
C020681:47 PM9h05Aberdeen station (ABD)10:52 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$5511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h15Aberdeen, Guild Street6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$1361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h45Aberdeen, Guild Street6:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM13h55Aberdeen, Guild Street8:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$1381One-way1 transfer
U28583:40 PM1h45Aberdeen Airport5:25 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
U28566:50 AM1h45Aberdeen Airport8:35 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
BA1403+
BA40252:45 PM5h40Aberdeen Airport8:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to London:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to London costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to London costing on average $147 (€119).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to London by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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