How to travel from Isle of Man to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Aberdeen is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Aberdeen by ferry, 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£270($315)
Loganair
+ 2 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Aberdeen.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Aberdeen by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).
The distance between Isle of Man and Aberdeen is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Isle of Man and Aberdeen by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Aberdeen is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Aberdeen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Aberdeen. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Aberdeen (ABZ) - via Birmingham (BHX). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Aberdeen. There is however a flight that goes via Birmingham (BHX). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Aberdeen typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Aberdeen (ABZ).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Aberdeen is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 40m | £270($315) | hourly | 807km (502 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | £105($125) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Ferry to Belfast, bus | 13h 20m | £64($76) | once a week | 564km (350 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 25m | £195($230) | once daily | 697km (433 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 40m | £105($125) | twice daily | 563km (350 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Aberdeen
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
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