How to travel from Brighton to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Aberdeen is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brighton 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.

👋 Also check out AberdeenBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance927km (576 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Brighton and Aberdeen is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Brighton and Aberdeen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton 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 Brighton and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Thameslink, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Brighton and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 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 Brighton and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Brighton and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Brighton and Aberdeen. The distance is around 927km (576 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

How do I get from Brighton to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Aberdeen

Transport options from Brighton to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£145($175)
every 2 hours825km (513 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£215($255)
every 2 hours849km (528 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 20m
£125($150)
every 2 hours920km (572 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL8h 40m
£115($135)
every 20 mins920km (572 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL10hrs
£265($315)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Bus
13hrs
£41($49)
once daily992km (616 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£105($125)
on demand927km (576 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