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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London 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 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £278.
Distance: 639 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£278 Average Price | £152 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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 London to Aberdeen:
A coach is £88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberdeen costing on average £152.
A coach is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Aberdeen costing on average £278.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Coach takes on average 13h 47m.
You'll arrive about 7h 56m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 9h 48m by car). Tickets start at around £278 compared to roughly £157 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Aberdeen from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberdeen:
A coach is £88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberdeen costing on average £152.
A coach is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Aberdeen costing on average £278.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Coach takes on average 13h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Aberdeen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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