How to travel from Bristol to Aberdeen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €110.

Distance: 393 miles (633 km)

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€73

Average price

Cheapest

€275

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€274

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13h 50m

Average total duration

13h 20m

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30m

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9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Azul

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from Bristol to Aberdeen

How to get from Bristol to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM16h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:50AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$891One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM16h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:50AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$891One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75323_C75008+Avanti West CoastW02929+ScotRailY38547
10:33AM8h27
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:00PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$4411One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP29624+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+LNERC41072+ScotRailY40678
10:30AM10h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
08:41PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$2401One-way
5 transfers
CrossCountryC75330+Avanti West CoastL02372+TransPennine ExpressC74091+ScotRailY38999
09:33AM9h20
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
06:53PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$4411One-way
4 transfers
Great Western RailP29610+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+LNERC41060+ScotRailY39070
08:00AM9h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
05:53PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$4671One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:40PM17h40
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
11:20AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$1191One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM19h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:25PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$1521One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Aberdeen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bristol and Aberdeen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberdeen:

A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $138 (€110).

A bus is $123 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $169 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 55m.

The distance from Bristol to Aberdeen is approximately 393 miles (633 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Aberdeen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with Azul to go to Aberdeen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Azul.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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