How to travel from St Andrews to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Aberdeen is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from St Andrews to Aberdeen by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AberdeenSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance654km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Aberdeen by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).

The distance between St Andrews and Aberdeen is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from St Andrews and Aberdeen by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Aberdeen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Venetia Rd, Digbeth Park St and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between St Andrews and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 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 St Andrews and Aberdeen. The distance is around 654km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Aberdeen is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).

How do I get from St Andrews to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Aberdeen

Transport options from St Andrews to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
£180($210)
hourly557km (346 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
£115($135)
every 2 hours634km (394 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
£46($54)
twice daily739km (459 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh15h 25m
£46($54)
once daily779km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
£74($88)
on demand654km (407 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