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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
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Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | £245($290) | hourly | 798km (496 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 3h 25m | £165($195) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 3h 40m | £160($185) | hourly | 855km (531 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 812km (505 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 5m | £225($265) | every 2 hours | 867km (539 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 938km (583 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 50m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 947km (588 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 8h 10m | £125($145) | every 20 mins | 947km (588 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 9h 30m | £275($325) | once daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | £47($56) | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | £100($120) | on demand | 891km (554 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.