How to travel from Canterbury to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Aberdeen is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Canterbury 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Canterbury and Aberdeen is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Canterbury and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Canterbury and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Canterbury and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Canterbury and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 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 Canterbury and Aberdeen. The distance is around 891km (554 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 Canterbury to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Aberdeen

Transport options from Canterbury to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 20m
£245($290)
hourly798km (496 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane3h 25m
£165($195)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane3h 40m
£160($185)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 20m
£255($300)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 5m
£225($265)
every 2 hours867km (539 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 20m
£255($300)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 50m
£135($160)
every 2 hours947km (588 miles)
Train via St Pancras International8h 10m
£125($145)
every 20 mins947km (588 miles)
Train via St Pancras International9h 30m
£275($325)
once daily1,009km (627 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
£47($56)
twice daily991km (616 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£100($120)
on demand891km (554 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