How to travel from York to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Aberdeen is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from York to Aberdeen by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Darlington, Fly
Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£68($80)
LNER
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York to Aberdeen by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between York and Aberdeen is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 360km (224 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from York and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 15m.
LNER, CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between York and Aberdeen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 York and Aberdeen. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Darlington, Fly + 4 similar | 2hrs | £210($250) | every 20 mins | 393km (244 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, Fly | 2h 40m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 393km (244 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 2h 40m | £435($515) | hourly | 506km (315 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 45m | £250($295) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £68($80) | every 2 hours | 532km (330 miles) |
| Train | 5h 15m | £55($65) | 4 times a day | 532km (330 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £57($67) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Aberdeen
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Grand Central
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen