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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $423.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$283 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration 14h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bristol to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberdeen:
A bus is $181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $283.
A bus is $321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 31m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (8h 43m by train vs 9h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $283 compared to roughly $187 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
10:00 AM 15h05 Bristol 1:05 AM Aberdeen $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 AM 15h05 Bristol 1:05 AM Aberdeen $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM 15h05 Bristol 1:05 AM Aberdeen $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 PM 18h50 Bristol 1:25 PM Aberdeen $76 1 One-way 0 transfers5:40 PM 17h40 Bristol 11:20 AM Aberdeen $77 1 One-way 0 transfers8:55 AM 16h55 Bristol 1:50 AM Aberdeen $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberdeen:
A bus is $181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $283.
A bus is $321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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