Getting to Aberdeen City and Shire

Aberdeen City and Shire has fantastic transport links with the rest of the UK and Europe, making it an easily accessible destination whatever your chosen mode of transport.

Rail

Aberdeen’s Rail Station is right in the heart of the city and has frequent services from various other cities.

If you’re travelling from London then why not take the option of using the overnight sleeper service? Arrive in Aberdeen feeling refreshed and ready for a day of sight seeing.

Travel on one of the hourly trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Or, use the east coast line to travel from cities such as York or Newcastle

There are also 10 trains daily that travel north to Inverness stopping off at towns such as Huntly, Keith and Elgin.

www.firstgroup.com/scotrail
http://www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com/.
www.nationalrail.co.uk (route planner)

Bus/Coach

Aberdeen’s brand new bus station has frequent services connecting Aberdeen with the rest of the UK.

CityLink connects more than 200 locations across Scotland, including fast and frequent links between Aberdeen and Scotland's other cities.

www.citylink.co.uk

National Express offer a range of services linking Aberdeen with locations throughout the UK.

www.nationalexpress.com

Megabus has fantastic deals on bus travel between Aberdeen and cities all over the UK.

http://www.megabus.com/uk/index.php.

Air & Sea

Aberdeen Airport is one of the UK’s fastest growing airports and is located just 6 miles from the city centre. Aberdeen has direct air links with airports all over the UK and the rest of Europe.

Flights and Airlines
For a full list of the routes to Aberdeen Airport please visit the BAA Aberdeen Airport Website (http://www.aberdeenairport.com/) Open in new window.

(excel spreadsheet – Aberdeen Airport Flights)

Ferries
Ferries to Aberdeen from Orkney and Shetland are currently run by Northlink Ferries. For further information log onto www.northlinkferries.co.uk and www.superfast.com.

Bus

First operate a high frequency network of services across Aberdeen city with a range of unlimited daily travel and season tickets to suit all requirements.

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/nescot/home/

StageCoach Bluebird’s buses link the towns and villages all over the Northeast.

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/bluebird/index.html.

Car Hire

Aberdeen 4x4 Self Drive
Chalmers Base, Blackburn, Aberdeen
Tel: 01224 790858
Email: info@aberdeen4x4.co.uk
Web:www.aberdeen4x4.co.uk


Avis Rent A Car
Terminal Building, Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7DU
Tel: 0870 6086315
Fax: 01224 773882

Taxi Companies

Aberdeen Airport Taxis/Computer Cab (Aberdeen Ltd)
Computer Cab (Aberdeen) Ltd, Burnside Drive, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0HW
Tel: 01224 775555
Email: bookings@comcab-aberdeen.co.uk
Web: www.computercab.co.uk

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