How to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow
- 194 km as the crow flies
- 28 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 25m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 194 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
194 km
Aberdeen to Glasgow: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Aberdeen → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Aberdeen to Glasgow
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 03:30 | 23:35 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Aberdeen to Glasgow works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow, about 3h 25m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Aberdeen to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
The most useful route takes about 3h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 23:35.
How far is Glasgow from Aberdeen?
About 194 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aberdeen to Glasgow cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Aberdeen to Glasgow?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Aberdeen to Glasgow without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026