The distance between Glasgow and Aberdeen is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen by train, 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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Take the train to Aberdeen.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Aberdeen Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Aberdeen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Glasgow and Aberdeen is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Glasgow and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Aberdeen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Glasgow and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 15m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow and Aberdeen. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Glasgow and Aberdeen. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 35m | £38($45) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £19($22) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £27($32) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.