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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 11 trains that leave Glasgow for Aberdeen on Sun, Jul 12, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
L870421:45 PM2h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:26 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers- L870303:45 PM2h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:25 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- C146402:50 PM2h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:30 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- C146435:45 PM2h43Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:28 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- L870334:45 PM2h33Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:18 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- L870334:45 PM2h33Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:18 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- C1463612:43 PM2h34Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:17 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$841One-way0 transfers
- L8701611:45 AM2h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:22 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$541One-way0 transfers
- L870303:45 PM2h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:25 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
- C146402:50 PM2h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:30 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $489 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aberdeen costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $473 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aberdeen costing on average $489 (€402).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87601 · C14623 | On time 6:12 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h54 | 10:06 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14593 · L88427 | On time 7:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h09 | 10:50 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| C14593 | On time 7:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h42 | 10:23 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14709 · C14625 | On time 8:10 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h49 | 10:59 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14595 | On time 8:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h40 | 11:21 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87830 · C14629 | On time 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h04 | 11:49 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14597 | On time 9:42 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h43 | 12:25 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14746+ C01972 | On time 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 1:03 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14599 | On time 10:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h47 | 1:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Aberdeen
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Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 9:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail from Glasgow to Aberdeen trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Aberdeen from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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