How to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aberdeen to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €107.

Distance: 407 km

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Flight

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€110

Average price

€188

Average price

8h 19m

Average total duration

7h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 30m

Average total duration

6h 0m

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30m

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4h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 56m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

Most popular bus company

TransPennine Express

Most popular train company

Azul

Most popular airline

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from Aberdeen to Manchester

How to get from Aberdeen to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM9h40
Aberdeen, Guild Street
02:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
641One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM9h40
Aberdeen, Guild Street
02:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
641One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0027
06:05PM1h15
Aberdeen Airport
07:20PMManchester Airport
2511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERY11838+Avanti West CoastW02942+Northern Rail (3)L07015
09:52AM6h17
Aberdeen station (ABD)
04:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
961One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC74726+TransPennine ExpressL37237
08:20AM6h59
Aberdeen station (ABD)
03:19PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
1261One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74726+Avanti West CoastW01974+Northern Rail (3)Y25763
08:20AM5h58
Aberdeen station (ABD)
02:18PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
1321One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30AM9h50
Aberdeen, Guild Street
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
751One-way
1 transfer
AzulLM0021
06:40AM1h25
Aberdeen Airport
08:05AMManchester Airport
2511One-way
0 transfers
AzulLM0025
02:20PM1h20
Aberdeen Airport
03:40PMManchester Airport
2861One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1311 · BA1380
04:40PM3h50
Aberdeen Airport
08:30PMManchester Airport
2721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aberdeen and Manchester including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Manchester:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average €53.

A bus is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The Aberdeen to Manchester distance is approximately 407 km.
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Manchester is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Azul, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Azul, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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