How to travel from Oxford to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Aberdeen is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Oxford to Aberdeen by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance770km (479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Oxford and Aberdeen is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Oxford and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Oxford and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Oxford and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Oxford Bus Company, National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Oxford and Aberdeen. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 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 Oxford and Aberdeen. The distance is around 770km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

How do I get from Oxford to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Aberdeen

Transport options from Oxford to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 45m
£215($255)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly3hrs
£230($275)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly3h 25m
£320($375)
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 35m
£160($190)
hourly772km (479 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 50m
£140($165)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly4h 45m
£185($220)
hourly698km (434 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
£215($255)
every 4 hours787km (489 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street8h 55m
£265($315)
once daily867km (539 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
£46($55)
once daily957km (595 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
£88($105)
on demand770km (479 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