How to travel from Norwich to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Aberdeen is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich to Aberdeen by 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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Train

Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance761km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Aberdeen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Norwich and Aberdeen is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Norwich and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Norwich and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Norwich and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Norwich and Aberdeen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen. instead which will take 7h 45m.

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 Norwich and Aberdeen. The distance is around 761km (473 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

How do I get from Norwich to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Aberdeen

Transport options from Norwich to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
£115($135)
every 2 hours846km (526 miles)
Train via Sheffield10h 5m
£235($280)
once daily915km (569 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
£68($80)
5 times a week1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£87($105)
on demand761km (473 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