Scotland's best-value weekend break · Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen weekend · Transport
Getting Here
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Direct flights, ScotRail and the A90 — Aberdeen is closer than you think.
Aberdeen has its own international airport with direct flights from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin and more. Trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow take 2½ hours; the A90 and A96 make it easy by car.
Flights to Aberdeen
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) is 15 minutes from the city centre. Daily direct services from London (Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton), Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris CDG and more.
Trains to Aberdeen
LNER and ScotRail run to Aberdeen from London King's Cross (around 7 hours), Edinburgh and Glasgow (2½ hours) and Inverness. The Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston arrives in time for breakfast.
Getting around Aberdeen
The city centre is walkable. First Aberdeen buses cover the wider area, and a city-centre taxi rarely tops £8. Hire car or pre-booked airport transfer is best for golf or distillery tours.
Common questions
FAQs about getting here
How do I get to Aberdeen from London?+
Daily direct flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick, City and Luton take 90 minutes. Trains from King's Cross with one change take around 7 hours; the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston arrives at breakfast.
Do I need a car in Aberdeen?+
Not for the city itself — it's walkable and well served by buses and taxis. A car is useful for Royal Deeside, the Castle Trail, Speyside distilleries and championship golf.
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