How to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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€11

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€47

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3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Glasgow to Aberdeen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM3h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:40PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:50AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY38495
10:41AM2h47
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:28PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY38493
09:41AM2h59
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:40PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$911One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY38491
08:40AM2h47
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:27AMAberdeen station (ABD)
$911One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39365 · Y38533
10:45AM3h05
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:50PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:35PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
11:35AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:35PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $16 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aberdeen costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Glasgow to Aberdeen is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 46 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember to go to Aberdeen by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Inverness, Dundee. 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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