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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$165 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Aberdeen
How to get from London to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Aberdeen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- U26157:15 AM1h20London Luton Airport8:35 AMAberdeen Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM14h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U26157:15 AM1h20London Luton Airport8:35 AMAberdeen Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C4111010:03 AM7h03London Kings Cross (KGX)5:06 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1871One-way0 transfers
W01952+C411108:40 AM8h26London Euston (EUS)5:06 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1841One-way1 transfer- C41060+
Y3854410:30 AM7h23London Kings Cross (KGX)5:53 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 PM12h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$1091One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM13h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$1091One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM16h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station12:40 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$1021One-way2 transfers
- U28571:20 PM1h40London Gatwick Airport3:00 PMAberdeen Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
- U28597:05 PM1h35London Gatwick Airport8:40 PMAberdeen Airport$2251One-way0 transfers
BA13208:55 PM1h25London Heathrow Airport10:20 PMAberdeen Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Aberdeen
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberdeen:
A bus is $0.97 (€0.78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Aberdeen costing on average $42 (€33).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberdeen costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, London Buses, Scottish Citylink to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 9 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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