With extensive air, rail and road connections, Aberdeen is easily reachable from anywhere within the UK, and arriving from further afield is easy thanks to the city's global travel connections.
Once you're here, getting around is easy - the city has an excellent public transport system which runs day and night, throughout Aberdeen and beyond. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of cycle and walking routes to choose from.
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Parking
There is no parking on the university campuses on week days. There is limited parking available on campus at weekends. Visitors are advised to travel by public transport where possible. There are also car parks around the city and buses can be used to travel to the campuses.
For car park locations and further information please see the Aberdeen City Council page by clicking here.
Blue Badge holders are able to park on campus without a permit seven days a week. Blue badges must be clearly displayed.
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Aberdeen Railway Station
Aberdeen railway station is located in the city centre of Aberdeen and is only a 10 minute bus journey from the University's King's College campus or a 25 minute walk. There are also bus connections to the University's Foresterhill Health Campus.
You can find information about rail connections to Aberdeen by visiting the Scotrail website here.
The University also often runs complimentary shuttle buses in the morning of Open Days and return buses at the end of the day. Information about these can be found in the Open Day guides which will be published before the events.
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Aberdeen Bus Station
Aberdeen bus station is located in the city centre of Aberdeen and is only a 10 minute bus journey from the University's King's College campus or a 25 minute walk. There are also bus connections to the University's Foresterhill Health Campus.
National Coaches
There are regular coach services which connect Aberdeen with the rest of the UK.
You can find more bus and coach information including timetables at:
Getting to the campus
The University also often runs complimentary shuttle buses in the morning of Open Days and return buses at the end of the day. Information about these can be found in the Open Day guides which will be published before the events.
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Aberdeen Airport
For more information on main destinations to and from Aberdeen Airport, please visit their website.
From Aberdeen Airport, the 727 bus service runs every 10 minutes to the city centre bus station. For bus timetables and to plan your onward journey from the airport please click here.
A taxi to the University will cost approximately £25.
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There are a number of taxi companies operating in the city - you can find a list of useful numbers below.
Rainbow City Taxis
Aberdeen Taxis
- City Buses
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Buses in Aberdeen
Buses in Aberdeen connect all parts of the city quickly and connect both of our campuses to the city centre.
Stagecoach and First Bus have wide networks across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You can find further information and timetables on their websites below: