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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
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Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 45m | £215($255) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3hrs | £230($275) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 25m | £320($375) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 3h 35m | £160($190) | hourly | 772km (479 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 3h 50m | £140($165) | hourly | 823km (511 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 4h 45m | £185($220) | hourly | 698km (434 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 8h 55m | £265($315) | once daily | 867km (539 miles) |
Bus | 12h 40m | £46($55) | once daily | 957km (595 miles) |
Drive | 8h 5m | £88($105) | on demand | 770km (479 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.