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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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$140 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Manchester:
A bus is $96 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $140 (€117).
A bus is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $414 (€347).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (5h 53m by train vs 6h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $140 (€117) compared to roughly $119 (€100) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Manchester
How to get from Aberdeen to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM7h40Aberdeen, Guild Street2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM7h40Aberdeen, Guild Street2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM00276:15 PM1h15Aberdeen Airport7:30 PMManchester Airport$3581One-way0 transfers
Other options
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K01559+G16114 · TP25370010:43 AM9h23Aberdeen station (ABD)8:06 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1561One-way4 transfers
- BA78276:15 PM1h15Aberdeen Airport7:30 PMManchester Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
- BA782510:20 AM1h30Aberdeen Airport11:50 AMManchester Airport$4221One-way0 transfers
- BA1401 · BA1382+BA40252:45 PM6h10Aberdeen Airport8:55 PMManchester Airport$6181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Manchester:
A bus is $96 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $140 (€117).
A bus is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $414 (€347).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Lumo to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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