How to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow
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4.6Travel Information between Aberdeen and Glasgow
 Distance | 194 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €19 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €9 • 3 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €19 • 2 h 33 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Take a train or coach to travel 194 km between Aberdeen and Glasgow. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Aberdeen to Glasgow.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
It's not hard to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow, and passengers have a couple of good ways to do so. Megabus and National Express run direct coaches on this popular route, which take around three hours and leave over 20 times every day. Alternatively, ScotRail and LNER operate a direct rail connection. Trains leave every hour all week long, and journey times start at two hours 27 minutes.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
If cost is a major issue, travellers will probably want to take the bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow. Both Megabus and National Express offer affordable tickets at all times of day, not just off-peak periods. Journey times aren't too long, ranging from two hours and 50 minutes to three hours and 40 minutes, and no changes will be needed. Buses also run from Guild Street in the centre of Aberdeen direct to Buchanan Street, right at the heart of Glasgow. So it's a convenient way to travel as well.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
When time is the most important factor, trains will be a better way to travel to Glasgow from Aberdeen. LNER and ScotRail both provide direct rail services between the cities, with services starting very early in the morning and continuing until late. Travellers can expect 20 to 25 trains per day on weekdays and weekends, and journey times vary around 2.5 hours, so trains are always faster than buses. Services always leave from Aberdeen Station and terminate at Glasgow Queen Street, a short metro or bus ride from the centre of the city.
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Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow by Train
Taking the train is a great way to travel to Glasgow from Aberdeen, and is the fastest option overall. Passengers can choose between LNER or ScotRail services from Aberdeen Station, but almost all will take about two and a half hours, and there's little difference between the two companies. In most cases, no changes will be needed, although there are a few daily options with a single change, which take over three hours. Services depart hourly from dawn until dusk, and all run into Glasgow Queen Street Station. From there, buses take under 10 minutes to reach central Glasgow, and many attractions are within easy walking distance.
Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow by Bus
Travelling by bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow is a cheap and comfortable alternative to catching trains. Services between the two cities are provided by a couple of popular carriers: National Express and Megabus. Both offer budget fares and direct connections with journey times of between two hours and 50 minutes and 3 hours and 35 minutes. No changes are needed in virtually all instances, and there are over 20 departures every day, so all schedules should be catered for. Buses leave from Guild Street Bus Station in the centre of Aberdeen, and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow's Townhead neighbourhood. After that, it's a 10-minute bus ride to the city centre, although, as with trains, walking is also possible.
All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Aberdeen to Glasgow
You can travel by travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow with ScotRail, FlixBus and CrossCountry. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Glasgow from Aberdeen. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow
There are 2 options to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Glasgow from Aberdeen is by taking a coach, which costs on average €9.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
A coach is €9 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average €19.
The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Aberdeen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 10 min on average.
Glasgow is approximately 194 km away from Aberdeen.
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Glasgow is:
- 46 coaches per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Aberdeen to Glasgow as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
- Coaches most often depart from Aberdeen at Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Glasgow at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains most often depart from Aberdeen at Aberdeen and arrive in Glasgow at Glasgow Queen Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
- Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink can get you to Glasgow by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Aberdeen to Glasgow for €9 on Omio.
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER or CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ScotRail Aberdeen to Glasgow tickets on Omio for €19.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
- 32 direct coaches per day with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
- Direct train available with ScotRail 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Glasgow as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Aberdeen and Glasgow.
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