Aberdeen to Stavanger by bus
Stavanger lies 503 km (313 mi) north-east of Aberdeen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 614 km (381 mi) of road.
| Aberdeen | Stavanger | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Norway |
| Population | 198,590 | 151,669 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Postal codes | AB10–AB39 | 4001–4099 |
Clocks in Stavanger are 1 h ahead of Aberdeen right now, so a 9 h 17 min journey lands 10 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stavanger
Crossing from United Kingdom into Norway: money changes from the Pound to the Krone (NOK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from Aberdeen to Stavanger
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Staying in Stavanger
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Common questions
How far is Stavanger from Aberdeen?
503 km (313 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Aberdeen; by road roughly 614 km (381 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Stavanger by bus?
About 9 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aberdeen and Stavanger?
Stavanger is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Oslo against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Stavanger?
The Krone (NOK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.