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Visit Aberdeen Science Centre car-free
It’s easy to reach Aberdeen Science Centre car-free, as buses stop outside.
There are frequent direct buses from Aberdeen city centre, starting out near the train, bus and ferry stations. Or you can take a 20-minute stroll.
There are direct trains to Aberdeen from Dundee (70 mins), Perth (105 mins), Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow.
There are also buses from Peterhead (75 mins), Fraserburgh (80 mins) and Braemar.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Enjoy 10% off entry when you travel by bus or train.
When you travel by train, an Aberdeen PlusBus ticket offers unlimited travel around the city.
ScotRail have a range of saver tickets and offers, or find your cheapest bus ticket from First Aberdeen. For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
National Route 1 passes through Aberdeen city centre. Plan your cycle route here.
St Duthac’s Way and the Deeside Way start in Abereen.
Aberdeen train station has a taxi rank. Or book ahead with: Rainbow: 01224 878787 for example.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on accessibility at Aberdeen Science Centre.
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Getting to Aberdeen Science Centre car-free
Here's our recommended route to Aberdeen Science Centre. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Bus 13 runs direct from Aberdeen city centre (near the train, bus and ferry stations) to Aberdeen Science Centre frequently. Buses leave from Guild Street (stop M1) by the Merchant Quarter sign. The journey takes about 10 minutes. Hop of at the Aberdeen Science Centre (grey building) on Constitution Street/ Links Road.
By train
There are direct trains to Aberdeen from: Stonehaven (20 mins), Inverurie (25 mins), Montrose (40 mins), Dundee (70 mins), Elgin (90 mins), Perth (105 mins), Nairne (115 mins), Stirling (2 hrs 5 mins), Edinburgh (2 hrs 10 mins), Inverness (2 hrs 15 mins), Glasgow (2 hrs 50 mins) and London via day or sleeper train.
Alternatively, there are direct buses to Union Square bus station, near the train station from: Edinburgh, Elgin, Glasgow, Inverness, Inverurie, Stonehaven and other local towns.
Either take a 20-minute stroll, or bus 13 which leaves from stop M1 near the train station and stops outside. Our journey planner will show your train or bus times and walking routes.
By bus from other towns
There are also buses from: Ellon, Fraserburgh, Methlick and Peterhead to the Urquhart Road bus stop, by the Trinity church on King Street.
It’s then an about 10-minute stroll to Aberdeen Science Centre. Our journey planner will show your bus times and walking routes.
About Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) is on a mission to “inspire a lifelong interest in science”. So far, our mission has taken us on a journey over 35 years and has given us vast experience of making science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) learning attainable and fun. We have something for everyone including children, young people, and adults from all backgrounds. We have over 60 interactive exhibits, allowing people of all ages to discover topics including Space, Energy, Life Sciences, Engineering, and more. To complement our exhibits, our passionate team deliver workshops and activities on a daily basis with topics changing frequently.
For any queries about visiting contact Aberdeen Science Centre on 01224640340 or info@asc.scot
Address: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU. Visit Website