How to travel from Cotswolds to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Aberdeen is around 658km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cotswolds 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.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Edinburgh then Dundee City Centre Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Aberdeen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).
The distance between Cotswolds and Aberdeen is around 658km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Cotswolds and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberdeen is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Cotswolds and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Cotswolds and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Transport Hub arrival, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Edinburgh and Dundee City Centre Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
National Express and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Gloucester Transport Hub arrival then take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Cotswolds and Aberdeen. The distance is around 741km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | £215($255) | 5 times a week | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 20m | £205($245) | 5 times a week | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 30m | £165($195) | 5 times a week | 949km (590 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 35m | £155($180) | 5 times a week | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6hrs | £150($180) | 5 times a week | 820km (509 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £225($270) | 5 times a week | 658km (409 miles) |
| Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane | 3h 55m | £310($370) | 5 times a week | 755km (469 miles) |
Train | 7h 20m | £230($275) | every 4 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | £54($64) | 5 times a week | 886km (551 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £84($100) | on demand | 741km (460 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Aberdeen
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen