What is the distance between Glasgow and Aberdeen?

About 121 miles (195 km) separate Glasgow and Aberdeen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen?

Buses traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen leave from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at Aberdeen Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aberdeen?

Once in Aberdeen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aberdeen Science Centre, Brig o'Balgownie, Craigievar Castle, Aberdeen Art Gallery and Castle Fraser.

Bus Glasgow to Aberdeen from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Glasgow	3h 20m	8:35pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	2:10pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	8:35pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h 20m	10:00pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Glasgow	3h 20m	11:50pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Glasgow	3h 20m	9:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Glasgow	3h 20m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Glasgow	3h 20m	12:50am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Glasgow	3h 20m	9:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Glasgow	3h 20m	9:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Glasgow	3h 20m	9:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55am	Glasgow	3h 15m	10:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	3h 55m	11:35am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	5h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	4h	12:40pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Aberdeen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

121 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $58	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $174	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $19	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have generally positive feedback about the service, mentioning a smooth journey and affordable prices. However, there are minor concerns such as delays due to traffic and dissatisfaction with assigned seating preferences.

FlixBus Glasgow Aberdeen recent customer reviews

Very cheap. Not a fan of assigned seating. First come, first served is better.

Paul V.

August 2, 2024

It was very straightforward

Chris T.

July 10, 2024

Not bad. It was smooth journey but little delay due to traffic. But good

Olanipekun A.

July 9, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers have reported positive experiences with Megabus, praising the smooth rides and friendly drivers. The buses are described as clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Some customers have switched from trains to Megabus for their trips to Aberdeen from Glasgow and have been impressed with the service overall.

Megabus Glasgow Aberdeen recent customer reviews

The bus was clean and comfortable. The driver was well mannered and informative .

Aberdeen B.

October 8, 2023

I've only started using Megabus after many years of using trains for travelling to Aberdeen from Glasgow. I have so far been really impressed.

Mark D.

March 18, 2022

Smooth ride, very friendly driver.

Margaret M.

April 8, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Aberdeen?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Stops in Aberdeen

A - Aberdeen Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen by bus

What is the distance between Glasgow and Aberdeen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen?
What are the best sights and things to do in Aberdeen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$19

11/17

$15

Today

$12

11/19

$11

11/20

$11

11/21

$11

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Aberdeen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $62 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Glasgow to Aberdeen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$14	Daily Departures58
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 7m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures1