How to travel from Durham to Aberdeen

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Compare bus and train for Durham to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Durham to Aberdeen

Compare the available ways to get from Durham to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Aberdeen costing on average $104.

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Durham and Aberdeen including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Durham to Aberdeen among Omio's users.

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from Durham to Aberdeen

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Durham 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 Durham to Aberdeen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Aberdeen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Aberdeen costing on average $104.

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

The distance from Durham to Aberdeen is approximately 164 miles (265 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham to Aberdeen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Durham to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Durham 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Aberdeen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Aberdeen, you can explore the Aberdeen Art Gallery with its impressive art collection, enjoy the scenic Aberdeen Beach Esplanade, and visit the serene Cruickshank Botanic Garden. Discover history at Provost Skene's House and catch a show at His Majesty's Theatre. Don't miss the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, St Machar's Cathedral, and the picturesque Footdee fishing village. Relax in Duthie Park or delve into military history at The Gordon Highlanders Museum.
To explore Aberdeen's main attractions, such as the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Duthie Park, and the historic Aberdeen Art Gallery, a 2 to 3-day visit is typically sufficient.

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