4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 2 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
639 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Aberdeen will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 7 buses that leave London for Aberdeen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 639 km distance in an average of 14 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 639 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price | £150 Average Price |
12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Aberdeen bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Aberdeen coaches for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h20 | 11:20 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h50 | 11:20 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 17 January | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 14h00 | 14:25 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h20 | 23:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 15h50 | 23:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 15h20 | 01:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 14h40 | 01:50 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Aberdeen
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Buses from London to Aberdeen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 639 km distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 639 km |
Average bus duration 12h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, London Buses, Scottish Citylink from London to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between London to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, London Buses, Scottish Citylink for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Aberdeen
Aberdeen lies in Scotland 400 miles north of the British capital and passengers can make the journey on comfortable coaches operated by National Express. Four daily departures are available with the first leaving at 00:30 a.m. and the last at 11:30 p.m. Two services are direct taking just over 12 hours, with the other two involving a change of coach at Birmingham for a travel time of around 17 hours. Buses from London to Aberdeen leave from Victoria Coach Station which can be easily reached by bus, tube or taxi. National Express coaches from London arrive at Aberdeen Coach Station located on Seagate Street in the centre of the city.
FAQs: London to Aberdeen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Aberdeen, Guild Street, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Aberdeen
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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