How to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen

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Compare bus, train, 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 $17. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $142.

Distance: 252 miles (407 km)

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$52

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$123

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$230

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8h 15m

Average total duration

7h 45m

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30m

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6h 42m

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6h 12m

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4h 59m

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1h 59m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Manchester to Aberdeen

How to get from Manchester to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM11h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM11h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LoganairBA7828
    7:55 PM1h15
    Manchester Airport
    9:10 PMAberdeen Airport
    $3421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL07947+Caledonian SleeperL11878+ScotrailY38487
    11:07 PM9h36
    Deansgate (DGT)
    8:43 AMAberdeen station (ABD)
    $1801One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 AM8h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:05 AMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 PM10h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    3:00 AMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1359 · BA1308
    9:20 AM4h20
    Manchester Airport
    1:40 PMAberdeen Airport
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1312
    10:55 AM5h15
    Manchester Airport
    4:10 PMAberdeen Airport
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1359 · BA1312
    9:20 AM6h50
    Manchester Airport
    4:10 PMAberdeen Airport
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Aberdeen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Aberdeen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $142 (€114).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Manchester to Aberdeen is approximately 252 miles (407 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Aberdeen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail to go to Aberdeen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Aberdeen:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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