Travel by Air

Aberdeen's international airport is served by a number of major carriers providing an extensive network of routes throughout the UK, direct to Europe and worldwide through major hubs. British destinations include three of the four main London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton), Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol and Norwich, as well as the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Major continental destinations include Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stavanger.

Typical fares

Fares vary considerably depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book. For example easyJet flights between London Luton and Aberdeen can be as low as ?0 return but rise if you book closer to your date of departure. Contact the airlines listed below for up-to-date information.

Getting to and from the airport

The airport is located at Dyce, about 7 miles from the centre of Aberdeen. Taxis from the airport to the University cost around ?0. Airport buses link to the city centre. There are two car parks, one short-term and the other long-term.

Useful web pages

The BAA Web pages have information about Aberdeen airport, including travel and terminal maps, airlines and flight arrivals.

Airlines using Aberdeen airport include: British Airways ?easyJet ?British European ?Eastern Airways

Eastern Airways is a member of the Scottish Executive Air Discount Scheme, and discounted fares are available to students traveling to Stornoway, Wick and Aberdeen.

Cheap Flight Comparison allows price comparisons for flights and other travel, and AirNinja.com shows budget airlines that are not found on most booking engines.

Travel by Coach

First class roads south to Edinburgh and Glasgow and onward carry fast coach services linking Aberdeen with the UK's major cities. Competitive return fares, using Travelcard schemes, make coach travel popular with students. The table below shows both Standard and Student Discounted prices offered by National Express at the time of writing. A Student Travel Card (Cost £12 covering a 3 year period) is available from most coach stations.

Typical Fares

Getting to and from the coach station

The main coach and bus station is located in Guild Street, next to the railway station (see map). This is close to the centre of Aberdeen and five minutes walk from Marischal College. You will need a taxi or bus to get to the Old Aberdeen campus or the Medical School. Taxis to Old Aberdeen cost around ?.00. Some coach services do not use the main coach station and pick up/drop off passengers at other sites near to the city centre.

Useful links

• Scottish Citylink

Travel by Train

Rail services connect Aberdeen both north and south. There are regular direct trains to London and services from Edinburgh and Glasgow link with other mainline routes. Inverness, the scenic West Coast and the Highlands are reached northwards.

Typical fares

Fares can vary considerably depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book. Typical return fares using a Young Person's Rail card (cost £18), excluding Friday travel, are:

• Birmingham £58.40
• Cardiff £82.25
• Edinburgh £19.15
• Glasgow £19.15
• Inverness £17.80
• Liverpool £49.50
• London, King's Cross £59.75
• Manchester £49.50
• Newcastle £45.55

Getting to and from the railway station

The railway station is located in Guild Street, next to the coach and bus station (see map). This is close to the centre of Aberdeen and five minutes walk from Marischal College. You will need a taxi or bus to get to the Old Aberdeen campus or the Medical School. Taxis to Old Aberdeen cost around ?.00.

Useful web pages

The National Rail Web page has information on trains and times.Totaljourney provides UK wide independent timetable information without the need to pre-register. It also provides considerably information and facilities including fares, ticket purchase, maps, taxis, weather reports and station information.

Travel by Car

The main traffic routes into Aberdeen are the A90 from the South and the A96 from the North. The A90 is entirely dual carriageway south of Aberdeen; the A96 has stretches of dual carriageway. Like many major cities, Aberdeen is becoming congested with traffic and the rush hour is best avoided if possible. Parking at the University is tight during term time. Visitors can get a permit before arriving by contacting the department they will be visiting.

Access from the south

Old Aberdeen
As you approach Aberdeen on the A90, follow the signs to the A92 (Fraserburgh and Peterhead). This leads round the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exit from the ring road at a roundabout onto Cairncry Road and continue to follow the A92 signs through two further roundabouts onto St Machar Drive. After a third roundabout, the road bisects Old Aberdeen and local signs will direct you to the main Old Aberdeen campus.

Medical School
Follow the directions above to reach the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exit from the ring road at a set of traffic lights onto Ashgrove Road West and continue along this road until you reach Foresterhill hospital. The Medical School is adjacent to the hospital; its entrance is off Ashgrove Road West.

Marischal College
As you approach Aberdeen on the A90, follow the signs to the A956 (Aberdeen Harbour). This leads into Wellington Road. Cross the River Dee at the roundabout and turn right at the roundabout on the other side of the river. Turn left at the next roundabout and go straight ahead up the hill at the next one. Turn right onto Union Street then left onto Broad Street at the traffic lights. Marischal College is on the right.

Access from the north

Old Aberdeen
As you approach Aberdeen on the A96 (from Dyce and Inverness) or on the A92 (from Peterhead), follow the road signs to Old Aberdeen.

Medical School
As you approach Aberdeen on the A96, follow the signs to the A90 (Dundee and the South). This leads round the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exit from the ring road by turning left at a set of traffic lights onto Ashgrove Road West, and continue along this road until you reach Foresterhill hospital. The Medical School is adjacent to the hospital; its entrance is off Ashgrove Road West.

Marischal College
As you approach Aberdeen on the A96, follow the signs to the A90 (Dundee and the South). This leads round the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exit from the ring road at traffic lights onto Westburn Road and continue along this road until you reach a large roundabout (Mounthooly). Take the fourth exit up Gallowgate. This leads into Broad Street. Marischal College is on the left.

Travel by Local Bus

Bus information is available by telephoning First, the main local operator, on +44 (0)1224-650065 - or by visiting their website at http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/nescot/home/index.php. Aberdeen buses require the exact fare, so have some change ready or buy a Farecard (available from local shops).

The First in Aberdeen Metro "Red Line" services 1 ("Danestone") and 2/2A ("Ashwood") operate to a combined 5 minute frequency during the daytime and a combined 15 minute frequency evenings and Sundays - on return to City, these buses show 1/1A ("Garthdee") or 2/2A ("Auchinyell"). Other services that pass the main university entrance on King Street are 15 ("Dubford") which run only during the daytime Monday-Saturday to a 30 minute frequency - on return to City, these buses show 15 ("Kingswells" or "Woodend"). There are other services (starting from Broad Street) which serve other parts of the campus - First in Aberdeen Metro Indigo Line 20 ("Hillhead") travels along College Bounds and First in Aberdeen Metro Turquoise Line 19 ("Tillydrone") travels via Bedford Road, both every 15 minutes during the daytime Monday-Saturday and every 30 minutes at other times.

Useful Buses

Aberdeen city map

A     Old Aberdeen campus
B     Foresterhill campus
C     Marischal College campus
D     Hillhead Halls

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