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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sheffield to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Sheffield to Aberdeen:
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Aberdeen costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Aberdeen costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Aberdeen
How to get from Sheffield to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 PM12h15Sheffield10:20 AMAberdeen$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:05 PM12h15Sheffield10:20 AMAberdeen$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:05 PM12h15Sheffield10:20 AMAberdeen$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:30 AM12h29Sheffield11:59 PMAberdeen$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Aberdeen:
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Aberdeen costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Aberdeen costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, First South Yorkshire to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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