How to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City by bus?

From Glasgow to Aberdeen City by bus

To get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Aberdeen City by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    181 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Aberdeen City

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland is approximately 143.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Aberdeen City by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City, Scotland

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Related Routes

From Glasgow to Aberdeen City by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    181 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line M9, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen City?

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    The M9 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen station near Aberdeen City in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen City in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Aberdeen City in Scotland by bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    Get on the M9 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Aberdeen City in Scotland.

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