Getting Around Aberdeen

Aberdeen city centre is easy to reach and well connected, whether you’re heading into town for work, shopping, meeting friends or welcoming visitors.

Walking

Aberdeen city centre is easy to explore on foot, and walking is often the simplest way to get around. Shops, cafés, restaurants, cultural venues and green spaces are all close together, making it easy to move between places without rushing. Walking also lets you discover the city at street level, from hidden lanes and local favourites to Nuart Aberdeen street art across the city centre.

Buses provide a convenient and reliable way to travel into and around the city centre throughout the day. Most city services are operated by First Bus Aberdeen, with Stagecoach connecting surrounding areas into the city. With frequent routes and regular timetables, buses are ideal for commuting, shopping trips or heading home after an evening out. Many services offer contactless payment and accessible vehicles. The Grasshopper ticket offers flexible travel across participating bus operators, making it easier to move around without worrying about separate fares.

Train
Travelling by train brings you straight to the edge of the city centre. Services operated by ScotRail, LNER and the Caledonian Sleeper connect Aberdeen with destinations across Scotland and beyond. Aberdeen Railway Station sits beside Union Square, making it easy to arrive in the city centre and continue your journey on foot, whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends or enjoying a day out.