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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
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverurie to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverurie to Aberdeen will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 13 trains that leave Inverurie for Aberdeen on Sun, Aug 16, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 23 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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C14905Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverurie to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverurie to Aberdeen:
A bus is 0 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverurie to Aberdeen costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
The journey is about 10m faster (24m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€9 vs €40). 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 ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Inverurie to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 6:14 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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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 Inverurie 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 Inverurie to Aberdeen trains use the Inverurie to Aberdeen station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverurie and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Inverurie has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Inverurie.
Wi-Fi is available at Inverurie.
Ticket office support is available at Inverurie. 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 Inverurie: Parking, WC.
Available at Inverurie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverurie: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 2 from road side and level to platform 1. Also connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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: No, 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.
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