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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 an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, while a flight costs an average of €303.
Distance: 639 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€149 Average price | €303 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to London
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to London:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to London costing on average €149.
A bus is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to London costing on average €303.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 16h15 Aberdeen, Guild Street 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €99 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 16h15 Aberdeen, Guild Street 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €99 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
BA13157:00 PM 1h30 Aberdeen Airport 8:30 PM London Heathrow Airport €243 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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C04490_C044946:28 PM 13h32 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) 8:00 AM London Euston (EUS) €102 1 One-way 1 transfer
C14915+
C04490_C044945:41 PM 14h19 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) 8:00 AM London Euston (EUS) €102 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C04490_C044945:29 PM 14h31 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) 8:00 AM London Euston (EUS) €102 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 15h20 Aberdeen, Guild Street 10:20 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station €99 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 16h15 Aberdeen, Guild Street 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) €100 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM 13h15 Aberdeen, Guild Street 6:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer
U28566:10 AM 1h40 Aberdeen Airport 7:50 AM London Gatwick Airport €202 1 One-way 0 transfers
U28583:40 PM 1h40 Aberdeen Airport 5:20 PM London Gatwick Airport €221 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13135:10 PM 1h35 Aberdeen Airport 6:45 PM London Heathrow Airport €301 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to London:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to London costing on average €149.
A bus is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to London costing on average €303.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Scotrail to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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