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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Aberdeen 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 24m. 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 €142.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price | €251 Average price |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen 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 Birmingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $97 (€77).
A bus is $144 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $179 (€142).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Azul to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 4 direct flights per day with Azul.
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