- Must visit
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
38
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 $24.
Of the 38 trains that leave Glasgow for Aberdeen on Wed, Aug 26, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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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C14617Omio 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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $7, and a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $662 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 3h 3m 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 |
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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 Glasgow to Aberdeen:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aberdeen costing on average $67.
A bus is $646 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aberdeen costing on average $662.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 45m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87609 · C14626 | 8:10 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h49 | 10:59 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
L86907 | 8:40 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h47 | 11:27 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87829 · C14628 | On time 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h07 | 11:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
C14596 | 9:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h00 | 12:41 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14598 | On time 10:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h47 | 1:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87890 · C14632 | On time 10:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h05 | 1:50 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
L86912 | 11:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 2:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86913 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h36 | 3:16 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86915 | 1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 4:08 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80216+ C14763 | Delayed 1:38 PM 1:45 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h21 | 5:06 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
C14617 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h36 | 5:15 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87969 · C14639 | 2:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h09 | 5:54 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
C14603 | 3:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h35 | 6:14 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86921 | 4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h50 | 7:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87606 · C14644 | 5:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h59 | 8:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
C14608 | 5:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h52 | 8:32 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86933 | 6:41 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h50 | 9:31 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
C14591 | 5:51 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h52 | 8:43 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14591 · L88391 | 5:51 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 9:09 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
W69979 · C14622 | 6:17 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h49 | 10:06 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 6 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 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 9:52 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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 Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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 Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
Glasgow Central 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: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Scotstounhill is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Scotstounhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scotstounhill.
Ticket office support is available at Scotstounhill. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Scotstounhill: Parking.
Available at Scotstounhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scotstounhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1, 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.
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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