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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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $364.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $364 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Birmingham to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $196.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $364.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90. The journey takes 11h 22m versus 7h 13m 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 Birmingham to Aberdeen
How to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 14h40 Birmingham 1:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 14h40 Birmingham 1:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- LM0062
8:30 AM 1h20 Birmingham International Airport 9:50 AM Aberdeen Airport $293 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G80216+
G010609:03 AM 8h03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 5:06 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer- W33941+G80216
10:07 AM 6h59 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 5:06 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $150 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01062+
C1463910:03 AM 7h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 5:54 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
9:25 PM 13h20 Birmingham 10:45 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:40 PM 12h10 Birmingham 1:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 PM 13h10 Birmingham 11:25 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA7832
8:30 AM 1h20 Birmingham International Airport 9:50 AM Aberdeen Airport $301 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA4026+
BA88938:35 AM 8h00 Birmingham International Airport 4:35 PM Aberdeen Airport $472 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA8999+BA4026
11:55 AM 4h40 Birmingham International Airport 4:35 PM Aberdeen Airport $536 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $196.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $364.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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