How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen is around 593km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

👋 Also check out AberdeenStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen is around 593km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Park St and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen. The distance is around 707km (439 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Aberdeen

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3hrs
£180($215)
hourly593km (369 miles)
Train to London Marylebone, Fly4h 10m
£240($285)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly4h 45m
£340($405)
hourly854km (531 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
£115($140)
every 2 hours670km (416 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
£170($200)
every 4 hours714km (443 miles)
Train to Aberdeen8h 45m
£225($265)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
£46($54)
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£80($95)
on demand707km (439 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