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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Transpennine Express
G31929
05:55AM7h07
Deansgate (DGT)
01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$891One-way
2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
C30184
05:58AM7h04
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Scotrail
C42794
04:57AM6h08
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:05AMAberdeen station (ABD)
$2471One-way
2 transfers

Manchester to Aberdeen train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 7
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Scotrail
C42794
04:57AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6h08 11:05AM Aberdeen station (ABD)2 transfers
Transpennine Express
G31929
05:55AM Deansgate (DGT)7h07 01:02PM Aberdeen station (ABD)2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
C30184
05:58AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)7h04 01:02PM Aberdeen station (ABD)1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Fastest Journey

6 h 8 m

Average

6 h 46 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

407 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Aberdeen without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Scotrail
C42794
04:57AM6h08
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:05AMAberdeen station (ABD)
$2471One-way
2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
C30184
05:58AM7h04
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine Express
G31929
05:55AM7h07
Deansgate (DGT)
01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$891One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Aberdeen

distanceDistance252 miles (407 km)
durationAverage train duration6 h 15 min
priceAverage train ticket price$134 (€115)
frequencyTrain frequency10 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersTransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3)

Trains from Manchester to Aberdeen cover the 252 miles (407 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 15 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3). Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $40 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $134 (€115).

Train providers: TransPennine Express, East Coast and ScotRail from Manchester to Aberdeen trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, East Coast and ScotRail train tickets between Manchester and Aberdeen from $35 (€30) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Manchester to Aberdeen with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 37 min
  • Cheapest Price: $35

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Aberdeen

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Aberdeen.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Aberdeen can start from as little as $40 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Aberdeen is $134 (€115); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Aberdeen train travel time is 6 h 15 min   for the 252 mile (407 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Aberdeen leaves at 4: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Aberdeen leaves at 4: 39 PM.
There are 10 trains a day from Manchester to Aberdeen which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Manchester to Aberdeen train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Manchester to Aberdeen to compare what amenities they may offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Manchester to Aberdeen with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Aberdeen including taking a train, bus or flight.

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