How to travel from Newcastle to Aberdeen

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

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Aberdeen costing on average €64.

A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Aberdeen costing on average €334.

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

Flight takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Newcastle to Aberdeen is approximately 150 miles (243 km).

The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Aberdeen is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Aberdeen:

• Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
• Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Aberdeen:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness. 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.