Trains from Manchester to Aberdeen

Manchester to Aberdeen train information

• 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

Manchester - Aberdeen prices calendar

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

Train times Manchester to Aberdeen

When are the next trains to Aberdeen?

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

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.

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