How to travel from Londonderry to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Aberdeen is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Aberdeen by train, ferry, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Aberdeen.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Aberdeen by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).
The distance between Londonderry and Aberdeen is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Londonderry and Aberdeen by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £325 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Aberdeen is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Londonderry to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Aberdeen is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £325($385) | 4 times a day | 487km (303 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 10m | £335($400) | 4 times a day | 469km (291 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 30m | £75($89) | every 20 mins | 608km (378 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | £54($64) | every 20 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry | 10h 50m | £35($41) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £82($95) | every 4 hours | 549km (341 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Aberdeen
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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