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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 Aug 29
$23
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$29
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 13 m
Trains on Aug 29
12
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Aberdeen will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 12 trains from Dundee to Aberdeen, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C14593 · L88427
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C14631 · L88420
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C14597
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C14595Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Aberdeen:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Aberdeen costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 vs $68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Aberdeen trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14628 | On time 10:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h12 | 11:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14628 · L87300 | On time 10:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 12:05 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
C14596 | On time 11:14 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h27 | 12:41 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14596 · L88432 | On time 11:14 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h46 | 1:00 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
C14598 · L87309 | On time 12:03 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h45 | 1:48 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
C14598 | On time 12:03 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 1:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14632 | On time 12:39 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h11 | 1:50 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14632 · L88419 | On time 12:39 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h29 | 2:08 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
L86912 | On time 1:03 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h06 | 2:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86912 · L88435 | On time 1:03 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h41 | 2:44 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
L86913 · L88402 | On time 2:00 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h53 | 3:53 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
C14623 | 8:43 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h23 | 10:06 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14593 · L88427 | 9:09 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h41 | 10:50 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
C14593 | 9:09 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h14 | 10:23 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14625 · L88393 | 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h31 | 11:19 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
C14625 | 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h11 | 10:59 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14595 | 10:03 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h18 | 11:21 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dundee to Aberdeen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:15 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 Dundee 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 Dundee to Aberdeen trains use the Dundee to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Dundee and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
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 Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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