How to travel from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Aberdeen and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Darlington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
£230($270)
once daily351km (218 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train2h 35m
£230($275)
once daily346km (215 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train4h 25m
£82($95)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£67($79)
every 3 hours485km (301 miles)
Train via Newcastle5h 20m
£57($68)
4 times a day478km (297 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
£43($51)
once daily451km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£75($89)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough