The distance between Carlisle and Aberdeen is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
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Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Aberdeen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Carlisle and Aberdeen is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Carlisle and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 5m.
LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Carlisle and Aberdeen. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Carlisle and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Carlisle and Aberdeen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Carlisle and Aberdeen. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Haymarket + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £68($80) | every 3 hours | 364km (226 miles) |
Train | 4h 5m | £34($40) | once a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 4h 25m | £78($90) | once a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 647km (402 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | £24($28) | every 20 mins | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £59($70) | on demand | 341km (212 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.