Stavanger to Aberdeen by bus
Aberdeen lies 503 km (313 mi) west of Stavanger, -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.
| Stavanger | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Population | 151,669 | 198,590 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 4001–4099 | AB10–AB39 |
Clocks in Aberdeen are 1 h behind Stavanger right now, so a 9 h 17 min journey lands only 8 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aberdeen
Crossing from Norway into United Kingdom: money changes from the Krone to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Stavanger to Aberdeen
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Staying in Aberdeen
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Common questions
How far is Aberdeen from Stavanger?
503 km (313 mi) in a straight line, west of Stavanger; by road roughly 614 km (381 mi).
How long does it take to get from Stavanger to Aberdeen 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 Stavanger and Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Oslo).
What currency do I need in Aberdeen?
The Pound (GBP).
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.