How to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen

There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $122 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Leeds to Aberdeen is approximately 232 miles (374 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Aberdeen is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds 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 Leeds to Aberdeen:

• Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
• Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
• Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Aberdeen by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country.

Omio customers who travel from Leeds 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.