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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nottingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $158 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Aberdeen costing on average $231 (€185).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
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How to get from Nottingham to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM13h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$401One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM13h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus1:15 AM10h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:20 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $158 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Aberdeen costing on average $231 (€185).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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