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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $213 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Manchester:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $124 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€67). The journey takes 7h 50m versus 6h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 · FlixBus6:00 PM8h40Aberdeen, Guild Street2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM8h40Aberdeen, Guild Street2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA78216:40 AM1h15Aberdeen Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
Other options
W34124+
C02007+
P285079:52 AM6h17Aberdeen station (ABD)4:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1021One-way2 transfers
G01153+G159008:20 AM6h59Aberdeen station (ABD)3:19 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1761One-way1 transfer- W84912+
L870699:05 AM6h17Aberdeen station (ABD)3:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$2511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM9h50Aberdeen, Guild Street3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$511One-way1 transfer
- LM00216:40 AM1h15Aberdeen Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
BA1307 · BA13782:50 PM6h55Aberdeen Airport9:45 PMManchester Airport$2971One-way1 transfer- BA4025+
BA890410:30 AM5h00Aberdeen Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Manchester:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
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