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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$221
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Manchester will cost around $221 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Aberdeen to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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W84923Trains from Aberdeen to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87062+ W33933+ G89850 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h42 | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
L87062+ W33933+ L89259 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h36 | 12:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
L87062+ G08186+ G15812 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h12 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
L87062+ W33933+ G89120 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h21 | 12:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
L87062+ W33933+ W84903 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h25 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
L87062+ W33933+ W84903 | 5:57 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h29 | 12:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L88027+ C00578+ G89885 | 6:39 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h12 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84907+ C14660 | 7:10 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h12 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C14660+ G80049+ G15816 | 7:10 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h59 | 2:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G01153+ G15900 | 8:20 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h59 | 3:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G01153+ W34060+ L89265 | 8:20 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h13 | 2:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G01153+ W84908+ W34060 | 8:20 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h02 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W84912+ L87069 | 9:05 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h17 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C02007+ W34124+ P28507 | 9:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h17 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
L87074+ W00587+ P28511 | 12:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h02 | 6:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
L87074+ G80080+ G15817 | 12:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h02 | 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
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Most Aberdeen to Manchester trains use the Aberdeen to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport).
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Parking.
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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