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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kintore to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kintore to Aberdeen:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kintore to Aberdeen costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (19m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 ScotRail.
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.
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Trains from Kintore to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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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Aberdeen Airport -> Union Square, Aberdeen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kintore 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 Kintore to Aberdeen trains use the Kintore to Aberdeen station pair. Use this guide to compare Kintore and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kintore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Kintore.
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 Kintore: Parking.
Available at Kintore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kintore: Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Fully accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: 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.
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