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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $121 (€99).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
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How to get from Leeds to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 AM8h15Leeds11:20 AMAberdeen$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 AM8h15Leeds11:20 AMAberdeen$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 AM8h15Leeds11:20 AMAberdeen$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:05 AM8h15Leeds10:20 AMAberdeen$411One-way0 transfers
- 11:20 AM11h39Leeds10:59 PMAberdeen$661One-way0 transfers
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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 $121 (€99).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country.
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