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.
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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Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £315($370) | hourly | 788km (489 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 25m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 35m | £195($230) | hourly | 794km (493 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 8h 45m | £220($260) | 4 times a week | 864km (537 miles) |
Bus | 12h 45m | £51($60) | 6 times a week | 883km (549 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | £140($165) | on demand | 799km (496 miles) |
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