How to travel from Liverpool to Aberdeen

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr310. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr310, and a train costs an average of kr365.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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kr1008

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kr558

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kr1167

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6h 53m

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9h 48m

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9h 18m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of kr558.

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

A bus is kr450 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Aberdeen costing on average kr1008.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Aberdeen among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Aberdeen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of kr558.

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

A bus is kr450 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Aberdeen costing on average kr1008.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 18m.

The distance from Liverpool to Aberdeen is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Aberdeen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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.
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