How to travel from Portsmouth to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Aberdeen is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance897km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Portsmouth and Aberdeen is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 709km (440 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Portsmouth and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Portsmouth and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 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 Portsmouth and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Portsmouth and Aberdeen. The distance is around 897km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Aberdeen

Transport options from Portsmouth to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 20m
£145($170)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train to Woking, Fly3h 45m
£255($300)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane4h 10m
£185($215)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly4h 35m
£315($375)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train to Basingstoke, plane4h 45m
£270($320)
every 3 hours785km (488 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£250($295)
every 2 hours821km (510 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train5hrs
£275($325)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 30m
£140($165)
every 2 hours956km (594 miles)
Train via London Waterloo11hrs
£90($105)
once a week968km (601 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads11h 35m
£285($340)
once daily1,060km (659 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
£47($56)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
£155($185)
on demand897km (557 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