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Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$149
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$306
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 19
12
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Aberdeen will cost around $306 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Aberdeen without transferring at least once.
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C14645Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $364.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$230 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $230.
A bus is $288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Aberdeen costing on average $364.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (6h 54m by train vs 7h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $230 compared to roughly $160 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33390+ N60748+ L87310 | 6:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h44 | 1:48 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 2 transfers | |
W33390+ N60748+ L88435 | 6:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 8h40 | 2:44 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 2 transfers | |
W33390+ N60748 | 6:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h00 | 1:04 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
W33536+ L86913+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 8h09 | 3:16 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2 transfers | |
W33536+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ L87314 · L86913 | 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 8h51 | 3:58 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 3 transfers | |
W33563+ L87019 | 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h51 | 3:58 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
W33563+ L88403 · L87019 | 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 8h06 | 4:13 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 2 transfers | |
C01370+ L87019+ W85176 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h51 | 3:58 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2 transfers | |
C01370+ L87019 · L88403+ W85176 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h06 | 4:13 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 3 transfers | |
W33753+ G80207 | 10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h00 | 5:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
W33799+ C14642 | 12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h53 | 7:00 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
C01373+ W85193+ C14645 | 1:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 7h02 | 8:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 but you can travel from only $37 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 322 miles (519 km) distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 1:51 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
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Discover the best of Aberdeen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aberdeen trip today.
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Interactive maritime museum on the harbour, covering shipbuilding, fishing, and the offshore industry with excellent harbour views.
Award-winning museum of North Sea oil and gas, with interactive displays on offshore platforms, energy history, and future technology.
Aberdeen's grand main street, lined with granite architecture, shops, theatres, and key civic landmarks through the city centre.
Historic old town around the university, known for cobbled lanes, medieval buildings, and a calm atmosphere away from the centre.
Long sandy beach and promenade popular for walks, sea views, and easy access to leisure areas north of the harbour.
A rich local soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, onion and cream. It is closely tied to Aberdeen’s fishing heritage and is a classic North-East comfort dish.
Traditional Scottish porridge made with oats, often served with salt or cream. Oats are central to regional food culture and a longstanding breakfast staple.
A soft buttered rowie, also called an Aberdeen roll. Its flaky, salty texture makes it a distinctive local bakery specialty from the North-East.
Popular casual seafood spot by the harbour, valued for fresh fish, simple preparation and relaxed waterside atmosphere.
Refined fine dining in a historic setting, known for polished Scottish tasting menus and high-end local produce.
Stylish modern Scottish restaurant with a strong local reputation for seasonal dishes, seafood and carefully sourced produce.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Aberdeen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Aberdeen trains use the Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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