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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Aberdeen
    Destination location: Aberdeen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Aberdeen
    Destination location: Aberdeen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Aberdeen
    Destination location: Aberdeen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Aberdeen
    Destination location: Aberdeen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $11
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Aberdeen
    Destination location: Aberdeen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Glasgow to Aberdeen: Trip Overview

Bus Glasgow to Aberdeen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses45
Earliest bus departure12:40 AM
Distance121 miles (194 km)
Latest bus departure11:40 PM

Glasgow to Aberdeen Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures45
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:40AM - 11:40PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration2h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h20m
Distance121 miles (194 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Glasgow - Aberdeen

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Aberdeen. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The average travel time from Glasgow to Aberdeen is about 3h 20m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 121 miles (195 km) that separate the two cities.

About 121 miles (195 km) separate Glasgow and Aberdeen.

You can choose from 45 travel times and travel with Megabus UK and FlixBus. The number of buses from Glasgow to Aberdeen can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:40 AM and ending at 11:40 PM.

Buses traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen leave from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at Aberdeen Bus Station.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $4 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Aberdeen from Glasgow.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen is $18. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $4 to $43, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 4h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Aberdeen before returning to Glasgow in the evening.

Once in Aberdeen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aberdeen Science Centre, Brig o'Balgownie, Craigievar Castle, Aberdeen Art Gallery and Castle Fraser.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Glasgow to Aberdeen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Glasgow to Aberdeen.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Glasgow to Aberdeen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 20mAvg Price$18Daily Departures45
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 5mAvg Price$46Daily Departures21

The best way to travel between Glasgow and Aberdeen is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $18 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $4. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Aberdeen, choose the bus, as it will take you from Glasgow to Aberdeen in about 3h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Glasgow by bus?

Bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow

You can also go to Aberdeen by train

Train from Glasgow to Aberdeen

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