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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 36m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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€269 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest |
10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Aberdeen:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Aberdeen costing on average $116 (€93).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Aberdeen by train.
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