Day trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Aberdeen lies 194 km (121 mi) north-east of Glasgow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 194 km (121 mi) apart, Aberdeen is a realistic day trip from Glasgow: about 3 h 10 min each way by road.
| Glasgow | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 626,410 | 198,590 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | G1–G52 | AB10–AB39 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Aberdeen
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Staying in Aberdeen
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Common questions
How far is Aberdeen from Glasgow?
194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Glasgow; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Aberdeen by road?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Glasgow and Aberdeen?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.