How to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Manchester is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Manchester 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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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Manchester Oxford Road.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Manchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Aberdeen and Manchester is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Manchester. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Caledonian Sleeper and Northern Rail run train services between Aberdeen and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Manchester. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Manchester Oxford Road. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Manchester

Transport options from Aberdeen to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£63($75)
every 4 hours557km (346 miles)
Train via Preston6h 55m
£61($72)
once a week561km (348 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£41($49)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£61($72)
on demand533km (331 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester