Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stonehaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stonehaven

With a population of 9,592, Stonehaven is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stonehaven to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stonehaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tolbooth Restaurant (The Old Pier) and The Stack Restaurant and Bar (14 Dunnyfell Road) are great picks.

When to visit Stonehaven

Stonehaven in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stonehaven in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stonehaven

Plane

Although Stonehaven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 16 miles from Stonehaven. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stonehaven departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stonehaven, followed by LNER. The train journey from Stonehaven to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip. The train station in Stonehaven is called Stonehaven, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stonehaven is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 79 miles from Stonehaven. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stonehaven using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Stonehaven takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although Stonehaven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 16 miles from Stonehaven. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stonehaven departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stonehaven, followed by LNER. The train journey from Stonehaven to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip. The train station in Stonehaven is called Stonehaven, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stonehaven is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 79 miles from Stonehaven. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stonehaven using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Stonehaven takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Stonehaven

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Stonehaven

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stonehaven

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stonehaven

Most booked hotels in Stonehaven

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Belvedere Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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The Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Station Hotel Stonehaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Number 44 Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Rooms At 31
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Stonehaven

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stonehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stonehaven, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stonehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stonehaven, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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