Trains from Manchester to Aberdeen

Manchester to Aberdeen train information

Manchester Aberdeen train map

Train duration 6h51m
Arrival Aberdeen, Scotland
Departure Manchester, England
Distance 254 Miles
Train operators TransPennine Express
Lowest train price from £32.70
Average train price £128.00
  • There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Manchester in England to Aberdeen in Scotland are operated by TransPennine Express.
  • Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Aberdeen from Manchester. The average travel time from Manchester to Aberdeen is 6h51m to cover the 254 miles.
  • We found trains from £32.70 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Manchester to Aberdeen train tickets

from £32.70 MORE 6h42m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £19.29 MORE 8h32m
from £19.79 MORE 8h48m
from €14.48 MORE 9h38m
Flight
from £53.99 MORE 10h54m

Manchester - Aberdeen prices calendar

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

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Manchester to Aberdeen

When are the next trains to Aberdeen?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Manchester Piccadilly
12:44
Aberdeen
19:04
6h20m Multiple companies
Manchester Piccadilly
14:44
Aberdeen
20:47
6h03m Multiple companies
Manchester Piccadilly
16:44
Aberdeen
23:11
6h27m Multiple companies

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

According to our data, 4 trains from Manchester to Aberdeen are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Manchester Aberdeen train is at 08:44 while the last train is at 16:44. The first and last departure hours may be different on each day of the week and there may be less trains during weekends or bank holidays. Train companies can as well increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Manchester - Aberdeen: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£64

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£89

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£116

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£106

Same day

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. Purchasing your train from Manchester to Aberdeen in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £40 when purchasing your train 1 month in advance which is 66% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Manchester to Aberdeen trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Manchester
Piccadilly
Aberdeen
£32.70 11/01/2024 08:30 TransPennine Express 21 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Aberdeen
£51.20 04/01/2024 08:30 TransPennine Express 5 days ago
Manchester
Victoria
Aberdeen
£108.00 04/01/2024 08:15 TransPennine Express 5 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Aberdeen
£148.70 08/12/2023 16:44 2 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Aberdeen
£148.70 08/12/2023 12:44 2 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Aberdeen
£148.70 08/12/2023 14:44 2 days ago
Manchester
Oxford Road
Aberdeen
£148.70 04/01/2024 08:24 TransPennine Express 5 days ago
Manchester
Deansgate
Aberdeen
£148.70 04/01/2024 08:38 5 days ago
Manchester
Oxford Road
Aberdeen
£148.70 04/01/2024 08:24 TransPennine Express 5 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Manchester Aberdeen train

Discount Manchester - Aberdeen train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Manchester Aberdeen train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

  • When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Manchester to Aberdeen? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

    A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

    B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

    C = average fare for a Manchester Aberdeen ticket (i.e.: £127.64)(1)

    Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

    In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£127.64 = 0.69. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 1 trips from Manchester to Aberdeen (one way journey).

  • All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

(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
Manchester to Aberdeen train £127.64 £85.09 £42.55 0.69

(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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