How to travel from London to Aberdeen

There are 3 options to travel between London and Aberdeen including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of €73.

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

A bus is €45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Aberdeen costing on average €118.

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberdeen costing on average €133.

The fastest way to travel from London to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from London to Aberdeen is approximately 397 miles (639 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Aberdeen is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Aberdeen:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
• Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.

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

• Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo to go to Aberdeen by train.
• Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
• Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
• 9 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
• 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from London to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness, Dundee. 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.