4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 11 trains that leave Glasgow for Aberdeen on Thu, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.
L869027:41 AM2h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:18 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€191One-way0 transfers- L86902 · L884277:41 AM3h09Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:50 AMDyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)€311One-way1 transfer
- W69979 · C146226:17 AM3h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:06 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€311One-way1 transfer
- C14590 · L883915:51 AM3h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:09 AMDyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)€311One-way1 transfer
- C145905:51 AM2h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:43 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€311One-way0 transfers
- L869027:41 AM2h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:18 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€191One-way0 transfers
- L869078:40 AM2h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:27 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€691One-way0 transfers
- C1459810:41 AM2h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:28 PMAberdeen station (ABD)€691One-way0 transfers
- L87609 · C146268:10 AM2h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:59 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€691One-way1 transfer
- C145905:51 AM2h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:43 AMAberdeen station (ABD)€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 194 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €402 Average price |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L86907 | On time 8:40 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h47 | 11:27 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87829 · C14628 | On time 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h07 | 11:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14596 | On time 9:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h00 | 12:41 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14598 | On time 10:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h47 | 1:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87890 · C14632 | On time 10:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h05 | 1:50 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| L86912 · L88435 | On time 11:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h03 | 2:44 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L86912 | On time 11:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 2:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L86913 · L88402 | On time 12:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h13 | 3:53 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L86913 | On time 12:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h36 | 3:16 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L86915 · L88404 | On time 1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h53 | 4:33 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L86915 | On time 1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 4:08 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14763+ G80216 | On time 1:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h21 | 5:06 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14617 | On time 2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h54 | 5:33 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14617 | On time 2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h36 | 5:15 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87969 · C14639 | On time 2:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h09 | 5:54 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14603 · L88447 | On time 3:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h26 | 7:05 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| C14603 | On time 3:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h35 | 6:14 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L86921 · L88412 | On time 4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h27 | 8:05 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L86921 | On time 4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h50 | 7:28 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87606 · C14644 · L87326 | On time 5:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h16 | 8:26 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 2 transfers | |
| L87606 · C14644 | On time 5:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h59 | 8:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14608 · L88414 | On time 5:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h26 | 9:06 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| C14608 | On time 5:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h52 | 8:32 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L86933 · L88454 | On time 6:41 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h05 | 9:46 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L86933 | On time 6:41 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h50 | 9:31 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87777 · C14647 | On time 6:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h10 | 9:55 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| C14613 · L88455 | On time 7:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h20 | 10:57 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| C14613 | On time 7:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h54 | 10:31 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87799+C01943 | On time 7:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h24 | 11:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| C14590 · L88391 | 5:51 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 9:09 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| C14590 | 5:51 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h52 | 8:43 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69979 · C14622 | 6:17 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h49 | 10:06 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
| L86902 | 7:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h37 | 10:18 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L86902 · L88427 | 7:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h09 | 10:50 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 transfer | |
| L87609 · C14626 | 8:10 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h49 | 10:59 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Aberdeen
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 9:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Aberdeen remains an important city for the Scottish oil industry, but is also an increasingly popular tourist destination, the access point for some dramatic coastal scenery. Business travelers or vacationers planning a visit to the north-east from Scotland's largest city can take direct trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen. Regular services operate seven days a week, with journey times of around two hours and 45 minutes. Departure times range from early morning to late evening.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen?
Scotland's national rail operator ScotRail provides most of the direct trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen. Indirect connections involve taking ScotRail departures from Glasgow Queen Street and changing at Edinburgh Haymarket or Dundee to ScotRail or London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services to Aberdeen, or at Edinburgh Waverley for early morning Caledonian Sleeper connections to Aberdeen.
How long is the train from Glasgow to Aberdeen?
The fastest connection on the 144-mile route north-east to Aberdeen is a direct ScotRail train taking two hours and 32 minutes to reach the northern city. Most ScotRail direct connections take five to 20 minutes longer. Indirect routes via Edinburgh or Dundee take just over three hours for most connections.
How many trains are there from Glasgow to Aberdeen?
On weekdays, ScotRail operates an hourly direct service from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen, with a first train leaving just before 6:00 a.m. and a final departure to Aberdeen in the late evening. Additional indirect connections are available at roughly hourly intervals from early morning to late evening. Sunday schedules offer a reduced service, with a first train just before 10:00 a.m. and fewer indirect connections.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen?
Departure train station: Glasgow Queen Street Station is on the east side of the city center, with Subway trains available from nearby Buchanan Street Station and bus services stopping on George Square and North Hanover Street. Station facilities include a pub, news vendor, fast food outlet, WiFi and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:Aberdeen Station is located in the city center, with city buses available from the Union Square terminus and stops on Union Street. The station concourse offers ATMs, cycle hire, free WiFi, passenger showers, a pub, coffee shop, news vendor and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Most Glasgow to Aberdeen trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen station pair, with some services arriving at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Aberdeen leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Scotstounhill from Glasgow city centre
Scotstounhill is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Scotstounhill train station facilities and services
Scotstounhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Scotstounhill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scotstounhill. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scotstounhill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Scotstounhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scotstounhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1, 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.
Which Aberdeen station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Aberdeen from Aberdeen city centre
Aberdeen train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
Getting to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) from Aberdeen city centre
Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) train station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport).
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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