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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $151.
A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $151 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 6h 26m versus 6h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus
11:30 PM 11h55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:25 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 11h55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:25 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LM00288:05 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 9:20 PM Aberdeen Airport $604 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G15896+G802169:15 AM 7h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 5:06 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W342902:56 PM 6h18 Deansgate (DGT) 9:14 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $130 1 One-way 2 transfers- G89067+G80241+
L88454+W342902:56 PM 6h50 Deansgate (DGT) 9:46 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) $130 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 PM 9h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:10 AM 8h35 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:45 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1373 · BA1322
5:25 PM 4h05 Manchester Airport 9:30 PM Aberdeen Airport $310 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1365 · BA1314
11:55 AM 4h50 Manchester Airport 4:45 PM Aberdeen Airport $310 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1361 · BA1312
9:40 AM 5h30 Manchester Airport 3:10 PM Aberdeen Airport $310 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $151.
A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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