How to travel from Lichfield to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Aberdeen is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lichfield 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($235)
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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance646km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($235).

The distance between Lichfield and Aberdeen is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lichfield and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £195 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Lichfield and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Navigation Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lichfield and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield 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 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 Lichfield and Aberdeen. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £195 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Aberdeen

Transport options from Lichfield to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
£195($235)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train to Crewe, Fly2h 55m
£105($120)
every 4 hours542km (337 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£110($130)
every 2 hours656km (408 miles)
Train
6hrs
£140($165)
every 3 hours658km (409 miles)
Bus
12hrs
£45($53)
once daily770km (479 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£110($130)
on demand646km (401 miles)

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Airports near Aberdeen

The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen