How to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Aberdeen
You can get from Manchester to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Manchester to Aberdeen on Sep 19 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Manchester to Aberdeen
 | Distance | 252 miles (407 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $69 - $209 |
 | Cheapest mode | Flight • $69 (€55) • 1 h 15 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $69 (€55) • 1 h 15 min |
 | Popular travel companies | easyJet or First Transpennine Express |
Take a flight or train to travel 252 miles (407 km) between Manchester and Aberdeen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $69 (€55). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are easyJet or First Transpennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Manchester to Aberdeen.
Travel Tips
There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen: flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aberdeen is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $69 (€55) compared to other travel options to Aberdeen:
Taking a flight is about $140 (€112) less than taking a train, which costs on average $209 (€167) for this route.
The fastest way to get to Aberdeen from Manchester is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Aberdeen can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 21 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 252 miles (407 km) between Manchester and Aberdeen.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Aberdeen is:
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and Aberdeen as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Aberdeen:
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Aberdeen at Aberdeen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Aberdeen:
- You can take a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€55) with easyJet from Manchester to Aberdeen.
- You can go to Aberdeen from Manchester by train with First Transpennine Express. You'll see cheap train tickets for $209 (€167) with First Transpennine Express from Manchester to Aberdeen on Omio.
Before traveling from Manchester to Aberdeen, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A plane ticket for this route is costing $69 (€55) one way on average.
- A train ticket costs $209 (€167) one way on average for this journey.
But we recommend booking Manchester to Aberdeen tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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