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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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price | $354 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberdeen:
A bus is $192 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $274 (€224).
A bus is $272 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $354 (€290).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Aberdeen
How to get from Bristol to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM16h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:45 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$761One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM16h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:45 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$761One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM14h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:05 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$951One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM15h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:05 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM18h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberdeen:
A bus is $192 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $274 (€224).
A bus is $272 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $354 (€290).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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