The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£158
Average price
£158
Fastest journey
10 h 16 m
Average duration
10 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
714 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Bournemouth will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £158.
Of the 3 trains that leave Aberdeen for Bournemouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 714 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 23 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aberdeen to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 714 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£149 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 35m Average total duration Fastest 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 29m Average total duration 19h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aberdeen to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Bournemouth trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:04 Aberdeen | 15h40 | 06:44 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 04:57 Aberdeen | 10h23 | 15:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Aberdeen | 10h16 | 18:21 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:01 Aberdeen | 10h19 | 20:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Bournemouth
Trains from Aberdeen to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 714 km distance in 9h 58m.
Distance 714 km |
Average train duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 58m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 20:06 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Bournemouth trainsLNER, Lumo, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Bournemouth from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Bournemouth
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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