How to travel from Southampton to Aberdeen

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

The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Aberdeen is a flight with an average price of $69 (€56).

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

A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Aberdeen costing on average $88 (€72).

A flight is $140 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Aberdeen costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 12m.

Bus takes on average 15h 49m.

The distance from Southampton to Aberdeen is approximately 431 miles (695 km).

The average frequency per day from Southampton to Aberdeen is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Aberdeen:

• Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
• Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.

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

• Travel with easyJet to go to Aberdeen by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
• Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.

Omio customers who travel from Southampton 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.