Aberdeen University

Steeped in tradition, University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495 and is the third oldest University in Scotland. However it still manages to remain reassuringly accessible to the over 13,000 students welcomed through its doors each year. Historical grandeur and modern technology rub shoulders to create a dynamic bastion of education just a mile from the city centre.

Its academic record is outstanding with 4 Nobel Prizes to its name for work carried out there. It is currently undergoing a  £240 million investment programme which will further increase its infrastructure and facilities. Away from the University, the city of Aberdeen is packed full of bars, clubs and live music venues, such as The Lemon Tree, which offer an exciting nightlife for students.

Below are details on how to travel from Aberdeen Airport to the University by car, bus and taxi.

If you´re travelling by car from Aberdeen Airport to the University, it should take about 15 minutes to do the 6 mile journey. Rather than offer a long-winded explaination, you can print off these easy-to-follow directions and map listed below.

Full Printable Aberdeen Airport to University of Aberdeen Driving Directions

Hiring a car is the easiest way to get around in Aberdeen and you can get a free online quote for car hire in Aberdeen here.

If you´re travelling by bus from Aberdeen Airport to the University it´s a 1 minute walk to the bus stop situated outside the terminal. From here either take the 220 or 224 towards Aberdeen and alight at Kittybrewster stop, on the Great Northern Road.

The journey takes around 20 minutes and is followed by a 17 minute walk to the University from here.

Full Printable Kittybrewster Bus Stop to University of Aberdeen Walking Directions

You can find out more about bus timetables from Aberdeen Airport to University of Aberdeen by clicking on the link.

The taxis that operate from Aberdeen Airport are Rainbow Airport Taxis and are situated on the forecourt in front of the terminal building. Currently the fee from the airport to University of Aberdeen is around £18-20, although make sure to confirm the price with the driver before setting off on the journey.

If you require transport that will accommodate a wheelchair then you should pre-book the taxi. You can contact Rainbow Airport Taxis online for a quote or telephone 0044 (0)1224 725500 or 725728

Finally, you can find out which destinations are served by Aberdeen Airport and which airlines operate from there with links to timetables and fares in our guide to flights to Aberdeen.