How to travel from Leicester to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Aberdeen is around 617km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Leicester to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Sheffield
Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£46($55)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).
The distance between Leicester and Aberdeen is around 617km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Leicester and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Leicester and Aberdeen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Leicester and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Leicester and Aberdeen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 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 Leicester and Aberdeen. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £225 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 50m | £225($270) | hourly | 617km (384 miles) |
| Train to Kettering, plane | 3hrs | £165($195) | hourly | 728km (453 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 35m | £290($340) | hourly | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 3h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 627km (389 miles) |
| Train to Ely, plane | 4h 10m | £320($375) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
Train via Sheffield + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 738km (458 miles) |
| Train | 7h 25m | £205($240) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
| Train via Lincoln Central | 8h 15m | £88($105) | once a week | 741km (460 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £46($55) | 3 times a week | 704km (438 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | £115($135) | on demand | 653km (406 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Aberdeen
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
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