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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$168 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to London
How to get from Aberdeen to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U28583:40 PM1h45Aberdeen Airport5:25 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM18h05Aberdeen, Guild Street2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$921One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U26169:05 PM1h20Aberdeen Airport10:25 PMLondon Luton Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y118551:47 PM7h12Aberdeen station (ABD)8:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1351One-way0 transfers
Y118399:47 AM7h13Aberdeen station (ABD)5:00 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1691One-way0 transfers
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C4093012:44 PM7h26Aberdeen station (ABD)8:10 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM14h05Aberdeen, Guild Street8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM14h35Aberdeen, Guild Street8:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM17h15Aberdeen, Guild Street11:15 AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)$1141One-way2 transfers
U28566:50 AM1h50Aberdeen Airport8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
BA13035:20 PM1h35Aberdeen Airport6:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
BA13113:50 PM1h35Aberdeen Airport5:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to London
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to London:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberdeen to London costing on average $39 (€31).
A flight is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to London costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to London by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
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