Bus Manchester to Aberdeen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Aberdeen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Aberdeen from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$44

tomorrow

$43

Sunday

$64

Monday

$31

Tuesday

$26

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

$58

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Scottish Citylink	9h 50m	8:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 8:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	8h 25m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:25 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Scottish Citylink	9h 50m	8:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 8:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	8h 25m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:25 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Scottish Citylink	11h 50m	8:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	8:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 8:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Aberdeen via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  Westmorland Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 11:59:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  John Dobson St
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Aberdeen
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 2h 46m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:55 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:55 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:55 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 25m	2:10 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	9h 40m	4:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:50 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	4:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:55 PM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	10h 50m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:10 AM	Aberdeen	Bus Station	Basic	$84	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Aberdeen via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  Westmorland Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 11:59:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  John Dobson St
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Aberdeen
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 2h 16m longer, but you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Aberdeen is $25 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Aberdeen

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Aberdeen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Manchester to Aberdeen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Manchester and Aberdeen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Manchester to Aberdeen, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Aberdeen, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Aberdeen

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Manchester to Aberdeen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:20 PM
Latest Bus	4:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	253.6 miles
Bus Companies	Scottish Citylink and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Aberdeen

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Aberdeen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$44

Saturday 12/13

$43

Sunday 12/14

$64

Monday 12/15

$31

Tuesday 12/16

$26

Wednesday 12/17

$29

Thursday 12/18

$58

Friday 12/19

$48

Saturday 12/20

$51

Sunday 12/21

$50

Monday 12/22

$33

Tuesday 12/23

$38

Wednesday 12/24

$43

Thursday 12/25

$63

Friday 12/26

$52

Saturday 12/27

$70

Sunday 12/28

$66

Monday 12/29

$39

Tuesday 12/30

$31

Wednesday 12/31

$46

Thursday 01/01

$35

Friday 01/02

$28

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Aberdeen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Aberdeen, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $84.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Aberdeen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Aberdeen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Aberdeen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Aberdeen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Aberdeen.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Bus Station

Guild Street 2

Woolmanhill Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Aberdeen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Aberdeen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Aberdeen? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Aberdeen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Aberdeen bus

How much does a Manchester Aberdeen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 9h 40m to reach Aberdeen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Aberdeen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $85. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Aberdeen.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Aberdeen each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Aberdeen bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Aberdeen take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Aberdeen is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 8h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $84. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Aberdeen?

The earliest bus arriving in Aberdeen from Manchester starts at 3:20 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Aberdeen?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Aberdeen starts at 4:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Aberdeen route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Aberdeen, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aberdeen?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Aberdeen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Aberdeen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Aberdeen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Aberdeen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Aberdeen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Aberdeen

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Aberdeen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Aberdeen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!