Travel

Travel In and around Aberdeen is easy

Walk

Stay in the city? Check out Walk It  for the quickest and quietest walking routes around the city.

Cycle

Live a bit too far away to walk? There are 20 cycle parking locations across the city, free to use. Check out the best cycling routes with the Aberdeen City cycle map available from the central library, tourist information centre and city centre bike shops. Cycle parking is also available at all of Aberdeenshire’s railway stations and at Ellon Park and Ride.

Road

For a route planner visit The AA.

Ferry

Ferries to Aberdeen from the Orkney and Shetland Islands are operated by Northlink Ferries.

Air

Aberdeen Airport is only a short trip from  the city centre with easy access to the city and the surrounding countryside.

Taxis

Comcabs 01224 353535
Rainbow Cabs 01224 878787

Aberdeen Airport Taxis 01224 775555

Central Taxis 01224 898989

ABC Taxis 01224 696969

Bus

For bus routes and timetables in and around the city visit First Group Aberdeen or visit First’s travel shop at the east end of Union Street.   

For bus routes and timetables in and around Aberdeenshire visit Stagecoach.

Not sure which bus to get or where to catch the bus? Check out the following sites for detailed journey planning Transport Direct or Traveline Scotland

Park and Ride

Coming from the north or west? Take advantage of free parking and a range of tickets with one of three park and ride sites

 



Train
Live in Aberdeenshire or further afield? The train will take you straight into the city centre. See Scotrail or The Trainline for ticket and timetable information or visit Transport Direct for more information.  You can also visit the ticket office at any railway station to pick up a timetable or purchase tickets.

Did you know that up to two children, under 16 years of age, can travel free when accompanied by an adult from Bridge of Don and Kingswells Park and Rides?