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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £322.
Distance: 505 km
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £178 Average Price | £322 Average Price | £106 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Aberdeen:
A coach is £113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Aberdeen costing on average £178.
A coach is £258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Aberdeen costing on average £322.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Coach takes on average 11h 49m.
Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 11h 19m versus 7h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Aberdeen from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leicester to Aberdeen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Aberdeen are Stonehaven, Dundee, Banchory, Inverurie and Peterhead. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Aberdeen on Omio.
Stonehaven is a seaside town in Aberdeenshire known for its harbour, coastal setting and nearby Dunnottar Castle. It combines fishing heritage with a relaxed centre, North Sea views and strong local traditions.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
The distance from vibrant Leicester in the Heart of England to Aberdeen, Scotland's famous 'Granite City', is 440 miles. Leicester Cathedral and the National Space Centre are Leicester's top attractions, while in Aberdeen, the Maritime Musuem and the Gordon Highlanders Musuem are worth a visit.
Train: Trains from Leicester to Aberdeen involve two changes (at Derby & Glasgow) and take around seven and a half hours. There is at least one train journey per hour throughout the day from Leicester to Aberdeen. Rail providers on this route include East Midlands, CrossCountry and ScotRail.
Bus: Bus travel to Aberdeen is possible from Leicester with National Express, but it does involve one or two changes, at Birmingham and/or Glasgow or just at Glasgow. There are three journeys per day on this route with a shortest journey time of just over 12 hours.
Flight: There are no direct flights from Leicester to Aberdeen, although travelers can take a non-stop one hour flight to Edinburgh from East Midlands Airport (20 miles from Leicester). The journey will involve transferring to Edinburgh Waverley to board a ScotRail train to Aberdeen which takes a further two and a half hours.
Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Aberdeen.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Aberdeen:
A coach is £113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Aberdeen costing on average £178.
A coach is £258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Aberdeen costing on average £322.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Coach takes on average 11h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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