How to travel from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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

Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
Operated by

Loganair

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough 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 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($300).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Middlesbrough and Aberdeen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

LNER, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and Northern Rail run train services between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Go North East, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and arrive at Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Loganair fly between Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and and arrive into Aberdeen (ABZ). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Durham (MME) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Aberdeen. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £250 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Aberdeen

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
£250($300)
hourly332km (206 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£67($79)
every 2 hours485km (301 miles)
Train via Newcastle5h 40m
£57($68)
4 times a day478km (297 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£37($44)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£75($89)
on demand435km (270 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