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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $224 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Aberdeen
How to get from Manchester to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM11h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM11h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA787412:30 PM1h15Manchester Airport1:45 PMAberdeen Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W85163+
C019726:25 AM6h38Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1:03 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$651One-way1 transfer 
W33390+C01972+
G383926:48 AM6h15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1:03 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$771One-way2 transfers- W85176+G8021810:24 AM6h43Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:07 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM9h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:05 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM8h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:05 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$521One-way1 transfer
- BA78264:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport5:55 PMAberdeen Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
- LM002412:30 PM1h15Manchester Airport1:45 PMAberdeen Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
- LM00264:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport5:55 PMAberdeen Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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