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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Stonehaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Stonehaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 6m sooner (17m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $6 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Stonehaven
How to get from Aberdeen to Stonehaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Stonehaven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C020079:52 AM 0h17 Aberdeen station (ABD) 10:09 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
C020079:52 AM 0h17 Aberdeen station (ABD) 10:09 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L870699:05 AM 0h15 Aberdeen station (ABD) 9:20 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G011538:20 AM 0h16 Aberdeen station (ABD) 8:36 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
L880368:35 AM 0h19 Aberdeen station (ABD) 8:54 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
L884289:23 AM 0h19 Aberdeen station (ABD) 9:42 AM Stonehaven station (STN) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Stonehaven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Stonehaven station (STN).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Stonehaven by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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