How to get from Aberdeen to Applecross
3 ways, 221 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Saturday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 5h 2m | £83–233 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 17m | £27–36 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 17m | £420–600 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:22 → 13:245h 2m · 2 changesScotRail ScotRail£96–233
- 11:56 → 17:065h 10m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£83–187
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Applecross?
- The fastest way is by train: about 5h 2m door to door. The straight-line distance is 221 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Aberdeen to Applecross?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £27. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Aberdeen to Applecross?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 5h 2m.
- How far is Applecross from Aberdeen by road?
- About 301 km, roughly 6h 17m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £27–36; tolls and parking are extra.