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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 18
$120
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$437
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h 8 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Aberdeen will cost around $437 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Aberdeen without transferring at least once.
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C01943Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, while a flight costs an average of $390.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$348 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $390 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Bristol to Aberdeen:
A bus is $236 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $348.
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 56m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (8h 33m by train vs 9h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $348 compared to roughly $192 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 Bristol to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G01073+ W34290+ G80241 | On time 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 8h42 | 9:14 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2 transfers | |
G01074+ C01943 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 9h39 | 11:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
G01080+ W34289+ C01943 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 8h36 | 11:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2 transfers | |
G01080+ L87044 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 9h36 | 12:09 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bristol to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 but you can travel from only $55 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 15:08. The fastest train covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average train duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 40m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 3:08 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Aberdeen trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Bristol and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, 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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