How to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen

There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Aberdeen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $114.

A bus is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $207.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 34m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

The distance from Manchester to Aberdeen is approximately 252 miles (407 km).

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Aberdeen is:

• 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.

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 Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Loganair, British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
• Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Aberdeen by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
• 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aberdeen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aberdeen, you can explore the Aberdeen Art Gallery with its impressive art collection, enjoy the scenic Aberdeen Beach Esplanade, and visit the serene Cruickshank Botanic Garden. Discover history at Provost Skene's House and catch a show at His Majesty's Theatre. Don't miss the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, St Machar's Cathedral, and the picturesque Footdee fishing village. Relax in Duthie Park or delve into military history at The Gordon Highlanders Museum.

To explore Aberdeen's main attractions, such as the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Duthie Park, and the historic Aberdeen Art Gallery, a 2 to 3-day visit is typically sufficient.