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How to get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow Central 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 56 min.

236min
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
    510 yd • 7 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

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 11A

To get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 11A bus from St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11A11A
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 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
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006433
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    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 Central to Aberdeen City

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland is approximately 159.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow
  • Waterloo Street, Glasgow
  • Hielenman's Umbrella, 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

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 11A

To get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the 11A bus from St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11A11A
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 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
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006433
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    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 Central to Aberdeen City?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11A.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central and Aberdeen City?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen City station near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen City by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central in Glasgow and Aberdeen City in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central to get to Aberdeen City?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central and Aberdeen City?

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

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