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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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $950.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $950 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Aberdeen:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $137.
A bus is $903 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $950.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (5h 31m by train vs 6h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Aberdeen
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 AM 8h15 Leeds 11:20 AM Aberdeen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:05 AM 8h15 Leeds 11:20 AM Aberdeen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:05 AM 8h15 Leeds 11:20 AM Aberdeen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:05 AM 8h15 Leeds 10:20 AM Aberdeen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Aberdeen:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $137.
A bus is $903 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Aberdeen costing on average $950.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Northern Rail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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