How to travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Aberdeen is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
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Train via Haymarket

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).

The distance between Birmingham and Aberdeen is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Birmingham and Aberdeen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Aberdeen, 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 Birmingham and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Birmingham and Aberdeen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Birmingham and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Birmingham and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Birmingham and Aberdeen. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Aberdeen

Transport options from Birmingham to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
£105($120)
every 2 hours630km (392 miles)
Train via Haymarket + 1 similar
6h 20m
£155($180)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Train7h 45m
£210($250)
once daily754km (468 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
£43($51)
once daily740km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
£115($135)
on demand653km (406 miles)

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Airports near Aberdeen

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

ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen