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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
€112
Average price
€134
Fastest journey
9 h 14 m
Average duration
9 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Aberdeen will cost around €134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Aberdeen on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 602 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 14 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 9 h 56 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€135 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Aberdeen:
A bus is €24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Aberdeen costing on average €79.
A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Aberdeen costing on average €135.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
The journey is about 29m faster (7h 58m by train vs 8h 27m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€135 vs €154). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Aberdeen trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 AM Oxford | 8h26 | 4:06 PM Aberdeen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Oxford to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €75 but you can travel from only €44 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 7h 56m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €75 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 56m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 4:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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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Aberdeen Airport -> Union Square, Aberdeen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Aberdeen trains use the Oxford to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Oxford and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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.
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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