Transport

Aberdeen and the Grampian Highlands are easily reached from all  parts of the UK and overseas.

CAR

From the south, follow the motorway network to Perth. Choose between the Deeside Tourist Route (A93), the dual carriageway trunk route (A90) or the picturesque coastal route (A92) from Dundee, or continue north on the A9 to the A95 and arrive in the region via Strathspey.

From the west, take the A9/A95, the A96 from Inverness or the Highland Tourist Route over the Lecht and through Upper Donside (A939/A944). On tourist routes follow the distinctive brown and white thistle signs.

The following sites have useful and extensive route planners and other traffic information.
Automobile Association (AA)   (0800) 887766
Royal Automobile Club (RAC) (0800) 828282

RAIL

Aberdeen and Inverness are the main rail termini for the area, with direct services from London Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Glasgow, North Scotland and most points between, operated by Scotrail, GNER and Virgin Trains.  Services from London include sleepers and there are good rail connections to the area from all the mainland stations. Aberdeen railway station is situated on Guild Street, which is in the city centre, and adjacent to the main bus station.


National Rail Enquiries Phone (08457) 484950
Railtrack Travel Information

 

BUS

Aberdeen, Inverness and some smaller Grampian Highlands towns are served by long distance coaches from almost all parts of England, Wales and Scotland.  Aberdeen Bus Station is located at Guild Street, which is in the city centre, and adjacent to the railway station.

National Express	Phone (08705) 808080
Citylink	Phone (08705) 505050
Stagecoach	Phone (01738) 442111
Local Buses
First Bus Aberdeen - Routes, fares etc for Aberdeen’s local bus service	Phone: (01224) 650065
Bluebird - Bus services throughout the Grampian Highlands	Phone: (01224) 212266
AIR Aberdeen Airport - Flight details and airport information - note: the airport is located 7 miles north west of Aberdeen city centre. Phone: (01224) 722331 Buses run regularly between Aberdeen Airport and Aberdeen city centre and cost approximately £1.45. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost approximately £15 at quiet times during the day, rising to around £18 at rush hours. British Airways Easyjet KLM
FERRY
NorthLink Ferries Aberdeen ferry terminal is located at Aberdeen Harbour which is in the city centre.	Phone: 0845 6000 449
TAXIS
Mairs Taxis - book a taxi online or call 01224 494949/595959