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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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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£136 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Aberdeen from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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FAQs: London to Aberdeen
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 London to Aberdeen.

There are 3 ways to get from London to Aberdeen: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between London and Aberdeen is a coach with an average price of £3.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberdeen:
Taking a coach costs £26 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £30.
Taking a coach costs £78 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £81.
The quickest way to travel between London and Aberdeen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 11 h 40 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 6 min of travel time.
Aberdeen is approximately 396 miles away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Aberdeen is:
- 13 coaches per day.
- 13 flights a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Aberdeen from London as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Aberdeen:
- Most travellers catch their coach from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Most travellers catch their flight from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Most travellers who buy a train ticket from London to Aberdeen depart from London Euston to Aberdeen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Aberdeen:
- You can travel by coach between London and Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or London Buses, and you can find Megabus London to Aberdeen tickets for £3 on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from London to Aberdeen with easyJet or British Airways, and you can find easyJet London to Aberdeen tickets for £30 on Omio.
- You can travel from London to Aberdeen by train with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £81 with LNER from London to Aberdeen.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 2 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 9 direct flights per day to Aberdeen with easyJet or British Airways.
- You can check for a direct train to Aberdeen with LNER with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Aberdeen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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