The distance between Aberdeen and Glasgow is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Glasgow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Aberdeen and Glasgow is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Aberdeen and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Glasgow. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aberdeen and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Aberdeen and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 15m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Glasgow. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Glasgow. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 35m | £38($45) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £19($22) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £27($32) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.