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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Travel to Aberdeen 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen.
There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Aberdeen from Glasgow is a coach with an average price of €9.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
A coach is €9 less than a train with an average ticket price of €19 from Glasgow to Aberdeen.
The fastest way to get to Aberdeen from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 28 min.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance between Glasgow and Aberdeen is around 194 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Aberdeen is:
- 43 coaches a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen:
- Coaches from Glasgow to Aberdeen most often leave from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen most often leave from Glasgow Queen Street and arrive in Aberdeen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
- You can go to Aberdeen from Glasgow by coach with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Stagecoach East Scotland or Scottish Citylink. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €9 with FlixBus from Glasgow to Aberdeen on Omio.
- You can take a train from Glasgow to Aberdeen with ScotRail or LNER. Cheap tickets can be found for €19 with ScotRail from Glasgow to Aberdeen.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 30 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with ScotRail 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aberdeen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Aberdeen from Glasgow.
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