How to travel from Chester to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chester 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 Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Chester to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Chester and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Chester and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Chester and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chester and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Chester and Aberdeen. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Aberdeen

Transport options from Chester to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
£130($155)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 25m
£220($260)
every 2 hours671km (417 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£145($175)
every 4 hours580km (360 miles)
Train via Newcastle7h 55m
£89($105)
4 times a day704km (437 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
£40($47)
once daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
£65($77)
on demand571km (355 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