The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
12 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus13:4012h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:05Aberdeen, Guild Street£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:5513h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:20Aberdeen, Guild Street£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:0511h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:05Aberdeen, Guild Street£441One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:0511h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:05Aberdeen, Guild Street£441One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus13:4012h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:05Aberdeen, Guild Street£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:5513h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:20Aberdeen, Guild Street£361One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 519 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price | £221 Average Price |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Aberdeen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Aberdeen coaches for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 12h25 | 2:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 13h25 | 11:20 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 11h00 | 11:05 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Birmingham to Aberdeen coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Aberdeen.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham to Aberdeen.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Aberdeen.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham to Aberdeen.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Aberdeen
Buses from Birmingham to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 519 km distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 519 km |
Average bus duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Birmingham to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Aberdeen with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Birmingham to Aberdeen
Buses from Birmingham to Aberdeen are provided by National Express, run services every day of the week. Some services are direct, however, most require a change in Glasgow. The early morning service leaves Birmingham Coach Station at around 4:30 a.m while the last service leaves at roughly 10:30 p.m., travelling overnight to arrive in Aberdeen the following morning. The fastest journey takes approximately 10.5 hours while some journeys can take just over 12 hours, depending on the time of day passengers travel. National Express operates roughly 3 buses a day between Birmingham and Aberdeen, providing passengers with several alternatives when planning their journey.
FAQs: Birmingham to Aberdeen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Aberdeen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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