Trains from Glasgow to Aberdeen

Glasgow to Aberdeen train information

Glasgow Aberdeen train map

Train duration 2h44m
Arrival Aberdeen, Scotland
Departure Glasgow, Scotland
Distance 121 Miles

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Glasgow (South Western Scotland) to Aberdeen (North Eastern Scotland). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How long is the train?

On average, the journey takes normally 2h44m by train to cover the 121 miles to go to Aberdeen from Glasgow. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

What is the price of the train?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to look at the latest available offers.

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Glasgow - Aberdeen prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Glasgow to Aberdeen by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Glasgow - Aberdeen: the best time to book cheap trains

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Days before Departure

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Glasgow to Aberdeen in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £12 when purchasing your train 2 months in advance which is 67% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Glasgow to Aberdeen trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Glasgow and Aberdeen by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Aberdeen to Glasgow and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Glasgow - Aberdeen train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Glasgow Aberdeen train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Glasgow Aberdeen ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Aberdeen to Glasgow (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

What is the cost of a railcard?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for an entire year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Glasgow to Aberdeen train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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