The distance between Bristol and Aberdeen is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bristol 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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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
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Take the train to Aberdeen.
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Union Square Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).
The distance between Bristol and Aberdeen is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bristol and Aberdeen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Aberdeen is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 10m.
CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Aberdeen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Megabus UK and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Bristol and Aberdeen. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bristol and Aberdeen. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Aberdeen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Loganair and KLM fly between Bristol and Aberdeen. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Aberdeen (ABZ). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Bristol to Aberdeen typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Aberdeen (ABZ).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Aberdeen. The distance is around 784km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Aberdeen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £280($335) | hourly | 671km (417 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
Train | 9h 10m | £260($310) | once daily | 897km (558 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | £52($62) | twice a week | 865km (538 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £90($105) | on demand | 784km (487 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.