Cities Near Aberdeen
Cities near Aberdeen, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dundee, Dunfermline, Edinburgh. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Aberdeen, UK is Dundee, about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dunfermline | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Edinburgh | 92 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Livingston | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cumbernauld | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hamilton | 120 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Glasgow | 121 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| South Shields | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Washington | 157 mi / 252 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Carlisle | 159 mi / 255 km | 3 hr 41 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Aberdeen
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dundee, Dunfermline, Edinburgh. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Aberdeen
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Livingston, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Glasgow, South Shields. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Aberdeen include Dundee, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Livingston, Cumbernauld. The closest is Dundee, about 57 miles (92 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Dundee
- → Best time to visit Dunfermline
- → Best time to visit Edinburgh
- → Best time to visit Livingston
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Hamilton
- → Best time to visit Glasgow
- → Best time to visit South Shields
- → Best time to visit Washington
- → Best time to visit Carlisle