The distance between Luton and Aberdeen is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Luton to Aberdeen by plane, 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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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Luton to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).
The distance between Luton and Aberdeen is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Luton and Aberdeen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Luton and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Luton and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Luton and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Luton and Aberdeen. The distance is around 783km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £135($155) | every 2 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 25m | £195($230) | hourly | 780km (485 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 8h 30m | £215($255) | 4 times a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | £37($44) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £135($160) | on demand | 783km (487 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.