How to travel from Peak District National park to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Aberdeen is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Aberdeen by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AberdeenPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance577km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Aberdeen by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).

The distance between Peak District National park and Aberdeen is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Peak District National park and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Peak District National park and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Peak District National park and Aberdeen. The distance is around 577km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

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Transport options from Peak District National park to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
£110($135)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane4h 15m
£235($280)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 55m
£74($88)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Train to Aberdeen7h 40m
£195($230)
once daily667km (414 miles)
Train via Leeds7h 50m
£105($120)
6 times a week667km (414 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
£66($78)
on demand577km (359 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