From Aberdeen Railway Station, Guild Street
1.0 mi | 20 minutes by foot

By foot
Exit the station and turn right on to Guild Street, head in the direction of the harbour, then a left on to Market Street. Follow Market Street up the hill to the junction of Union Street. Turn right on to Union Street and continue towards Castle Street. You'll see the castellated Salvation Army Citadel straight ahead. Continue past the Citadel on Justice Street. At the roundabout at the foot of Justice Street, turn right (anti-clockwise) and take the fourth exit onto Beach Boulevard. Continue along Beach Boulevard for 0.3 mi, then turn left into Links Road. The DoubleTree is clearly signposted at the junction of Links Road and Beach Boulevard.


By bus
Bus 13 Pink Line (operated by First Aberdeen) for Golf Links. Buses operate between Union Street and Links Road every 20 minutes throughout the day Monday to Friday, and less frequently after 6pm. The service runs every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sundays.

Bus 15 Salmon Line (operated by First Aberdeen) for Sea Beach. Buses operate between Union Street and Beach Boulevard every 30 minutes throughout the day but does not run after 7pm.

Check First Aberdeen's website for current timetables http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/aberdeen/

Adult bus fares are around Ł2.50 single. You just pay as you board but expect to tender exact change. You can overpay but you will not receive change.


By taxi
The short run from the station to the hotel costs approximate Ł8 by taxi. Taxis are metered by distance and time so the fare will vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.


From Union Square Bus Station
1.0 mi | 20 minutes by foot

If you are arriving by intercity coach, just follow the directions from the Railway Station above. The two stations are adjacent.


From Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
7.2 mi | Drive time 20 minutes in good traffic

By taxi
Fares are metered by time and distance. Expect to pay between Ł15 and Ł20 depending on traffic.

By bus
Jet 727 (operated by Stagecoach Bluebird) to Union Square.
Journey time: approx 30 minutes
Fares: Ł2.70 adult single | Ł4.50 adult return

This limited stopping service runs between the Airport and Union Square at Guild Street. The stop nearest to the DoubleTree is at Marischal College on Broad Street, a grand silver granite landmark, iconic of the city. Buses run every 20 minutes throughout the day (Monday to Saturday) and every 30 minutes evenings and Sundays. You continue your journey to the hotel by bus from Union Street (Bus 13 or 15)

Bus 27 (operated by First Aberdeen) to Union Square
Fares: Ł2.50 adult single | Ł1.10 child single
Journey time: approx 50 minutes
First Aberdeen operates its own service between the Airport and Guild Street, the number 27. It follows a different and more scenic route into the city centre but this service is infrequent (Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon peak only), takes a lengthy circuitous loop on approach to the airport and may not suit your schedule. Alight at Union Street and catch a 13 or 15 from there to the hotel.


Arriving by car
The DoubleTree has a large surface car park; there is additional parking around the back at the Platinum annex.