How to travel from Saint Albans to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Aberdeen is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Aberdeen by plane, train, 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 Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £315($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance799km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £315 ($370).

The distance between Saint Albans and Aberdeen is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Saint Albans and Aberdeen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £315 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Saint Albans and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Saint Albans and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH, London Finchley Road and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Aberdeen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Aberdeen. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 4h 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 Saint Albans and Aberdeen. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Aberdeen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Aberdeen

Transport options from Saint Albans to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
£315($370)
hourly788km (489 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
£135($160)
every 2 hours724km (450 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train4h 35m
£195($230)
hourly794km (493 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
£110($130)
every 2 hours866km (538 miles)
Train via Sheffield8h 45m
£220($260)
4 times a week864km (537 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
£51($60)
6 times a week883km (549 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
£140($165)
on demand799km (496 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Saint Albans and Aberdeen

Train operators

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