How to travel from Dover to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Dover and Aberdeen is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dover to Aberdeen by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dover to Aberdeen by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Dover and Aberdeen is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dover and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover 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 55m.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dover and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Dover and 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 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover 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 30m.
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 Dover and Aberdeen. The distance is around 918km (571 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £295 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 30m | £295($350) | hourly | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 3h 35m | £185($220) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 3h 50m | £180($210) | hourly | 867km (538 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 35m | £245($290) | hourly | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 35m | £340($400) | hourly | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 15m | £255($300) | every 2 hours | 878km (546 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 35m | £270($320) | hourly | 949km (590 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 55m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train via St Pancras International | 8h 20m | £125($145) | every 20 mins | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train via St Pancras International | 10h 35m | £90($110) | once a week | 971km (604 miles) |
Drive | 9h 60m | £160($190) | on demand | 918km (571 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Aberdeen
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
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