How to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Bristol is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Bristol by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

Loganair

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance783km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Bristol by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between Aberdeen and Bristol is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Aberdeen and Bristol by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Bristol is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Bristol. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aberdeen and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 10m.

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Aberdeen and Bristol. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Bristol. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aberdeen and Bristol. Flights depart from Aberdeen (ABZ) and arrive at Bristol (BRS). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Aberdeen and Bristol with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Loganair fly between Aberdeen and Bristol. Flights depart from Aberdeen (ABZ) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Aberdeen to Bristol typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Aberdeen (ABZ) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Bristol. The distance is around 783km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Bristol is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Bristol

Transport options from Aberdeen to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 10m
£280($335)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£130($155)
every 3 hours736km (457 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly4h 25m
£110($135)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
£260($310)
once daily897km (558 miles)
Train via Crewe10h 20m
£140($165)
once a week839km (522 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£89($105)
on demand783km (486 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol