How to travel from Peterborough to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Peterborough and Aberdeen is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Peterborough to Aberdeen by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stevenage, Fly
Take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£84($100)
LNER
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Aberdeen by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($170).
The distance between Peterborough and Aberdeen is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 522km (325 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Peterborough and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £140 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Peterborough and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 20m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Peterborough and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Peterborough and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Peterborough and Aberdeen. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stevenage, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 10m | £140($170) | hourly | 717km (445 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £275($325) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 40m | £250($295) | hourly | 701km (435 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, Fly | 3h 40m | £245($290) | hourly | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, plane | 4h 5m | £95($110) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
| Train to Stevenage, plane | 5h 25m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 810km (503 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 15m | £84($100) | every 2 hours | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen | 7h 20m | £68($80) | 4 times a week | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 8h 35m | £205($245) | once daily | 780km (485 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £115($140) | on demand | 675km (419 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peterborough and Aberdeen
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen