How to travel from Bradford to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Bradford and Aberdeen is around 448km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bradford to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Darlington, Fly
Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£150($175)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£41($49)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Bradford and Aberdeen is around 448km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bradford and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Aberdeen, 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 Bradford and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
CrossCountry, LNER, First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Bradford and Aberdeen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Bradford and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Bradford and Aberdeen. The distance is around 509km (316 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 Bradford to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Darlington, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 45m | £255($300) | every 20 mins | 449km (279 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3hrs | £88($105) | hourly | 521km (324 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, Fly | 3h 30m | £240($285) | once daily | 448km (279 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 10m | £260($310) | hourly | 749km (465 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 5h 45m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
| Train | 5h 60m | £165($195) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
| Train via Carlisle | 6h 50m | £85($100) | once a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £41($49) | once daily | 560km (348 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £88($105) | on demand | 509km (316 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and Aberdeen
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen