How to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paisley to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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$18

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$55

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4h 7m

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3h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Aberdeen costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $454 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to Aberdeen costing on average $472 (€382).

The fastest way to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 4h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paisley and Aberdeen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Paisley to Aberdeen among Omio's users.

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from Paisley to Aberdeen

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ScotRail
    1:15 PM2h53
    Paisley
    4:08 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ScotRail
    1:15 PM2h53
    Paisley
    4:08 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotRail
    1:15 PM2h53
    Paisley
    4:08 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotRail
    11:15 AM2h54
    Paisley
    2:09 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotRail
    3:15 PM2h59
    Paisley
    6:14 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotRail
    2:15 PM3h00
    Paisley
    5:15 PMAberdeen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paisley 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 Paisley to Aberdeen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paisley and Aberdeen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Aberdeen costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $454 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to Aberdeen costing on average $472 (€382).

The fastest way to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 4h 48m.

The distance from Paisley to Aberdeen is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Paisley to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paisley 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 Paisley to Aberdeen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paisley to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, First Greater Glasgow to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paisley to Aberdeen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paisley 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.

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