How to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €56.

Distance: 232 miles (374 km)

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8h 37m

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from Leeds to Aberdeen

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM8h15
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
11:20AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM8h15
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
11:20AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM8h15
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
11:20AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:20PM11h30
Leeds, Coach Station
11:50PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$521One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Aberdeen.

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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 $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $70 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
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, LNER, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country 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 LNER, 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.

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