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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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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Paisley to Aberdeen
How to get from Paisley to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM2h53Paisley4:08 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
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1:15 PM2h53Paisley4:08 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
1:15 PM2h53Paisley4:08 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
Other options
11:15 AM2h54Paisley2:09 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
3:15 PM2h59Paisley6:14 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
2:15 PM3h00Paisley5:15 PMAberdeen$1151One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, First Greater Glasgow to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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