How to get from Glasgow to Old Aberdeen
4 ways, 196 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 3h 19m | £35–131 estimated |
| Bus | 3h 31m | £26–52 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 3h 38m | £21–28 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 38m | £330–475 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:26 → 12:113h 45m · directScotRail ScotRail£35–130
- 08:26 → 11:483h 22m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£35–131
- 08:27 → 12:113h 44m · 1 changeMcGill's Bus Service X23£35–130
- 08:27 → 11:483h 21m · 2 changesMcGill's Bus Service X23£35–131
- 08:28 → 12:113h 43m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 7£36–131
- 08:28 → 11:483h 20m · 3 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 7£36–131
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 Glasgow to Old Aberdeen?
- The fastest way is by train: about 3h 19m door to door. The straight-line distance is 196 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Old Aberdeen?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £21. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Old Aberdeen?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 3h 19m. Fares run £35–131 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Old Aberdeen?
- Buses take about 3h 31m and cost £26–52 depending on operator and seat type. 1 departure appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Old Aberdeen from Glasgow by road?
- About 237 km, roughly 3h 38m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £21–28; tolls and parking are extra.