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.
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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Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 10h 5m | £235($280) | once daily | 915km (569 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | £68($80) | 5 times a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £87($105) | on demand | 761km (473 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
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Stagecoach East Scotland
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East Midlands Railways
LNER
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.