How to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Walk to Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
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 Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Aberdeen

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 138.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Aberdeen 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, Scotland

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Guild Street, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen
  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
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 Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line M9.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland in 3 hr 21 min.

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

    The M9 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Aberdeen station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Aberdeen in Scotland by bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • When is the last train from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    The last train from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 22:45.

  • When is the first bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    The first bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland is Glasgow - Aberdeen. It leaves the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop at 06:40.

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