How to travel from Doncaster to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Aberdeen is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Doncaster to Aberdeen by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£350($415)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
LNER
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Aberdeen by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).
The distance between Doncaster and Aberdeen is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Doncaster and Aberdeen by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Aberdeen is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Doncaster and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 40m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Aberdeen. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 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 Doncaster and Aberdeen. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Aberdeen is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £350 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 20m | £350($415) | hourly | 491km (305 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 2h 25m | £250($295) | every 20 mins | 445km (277 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £80($95) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 25m | £250($295) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 5h 25m | £72($85) | every 2 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train | 5h 40m | £59($70) | 4 times a week | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen | 6h 15m | £170($205) | once daily | 620km (385 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | £95($110) | on demand | 539km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Aberdeen
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
LNER
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