Aberdeen to Dundee train

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Cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Dundee

Showing times and prices for 14 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65999
08:201h10
Aberdeen station (ABD)
09:30Dundee station (DEE)
£131One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71433
09:521h15
Aberdeen station (ABD)
11:07Dundee station (DEE)
£141One-way
0 changes
ScotrailC08371
08:351h23
Aberdeen station (ABD)
09:58Dundee station (DEE)
£151One-way
0 changes
ScotrailL90101
09:051h07
Aberdeen station (ABD)
10:12Dundee station (DEE)
£151One-way
0 changes
ScotrailC08373
09:441h07
Aberdeen station (ABD)
10:51Dundee station (DEE)
£151One-way
0 changes

Aberdeen to Dundee train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross Country
C65999
Cross CountryCross Country | C65999
08:20 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h10 09:30 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
C08371
ScotrailScotrail | C08371
08:35 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h23 09:58 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
L90101
ScotrailScotrail | L90101
09:05 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h07 10:12 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
C08373
ScotrailScotrail | C08373
09:44 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h07 10:51 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C71433
London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway | C71433
09:52 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h15 11:07 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
C08376
ScotrailScotrail | C08376
10:44 Aberdeen station (ABD)1h12 11:56 Dundee station (DEE)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Aberdeen to Dundee

Showing times and prices for 14 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 7 m

Average

1 h 12 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

93 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Aberdeen for Dundee every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ScotrailL90101
09:051h07
Aberdeen station (ABD)
10:12Dundee station (DEE)
£151One-way
0 changes
Fastest
ScotrailC08373
09:441h07
Aberdeen station (ABD)
10:51Dundee station (DEE)
£151One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65999
08:201h10
Aberdeen station (ABD)
09:30Dundee station (DEE)
£131One-way
0 changes
ScotrailC08376
10:441h12
Aberdeen station (ABD)
11:56Dundee station (DEE)
£171One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71433
09:521h15
Aberdeen station (ABD)
11:07Dundee station (DEE)
£141One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Dundee

Trains from Aberdeen to Dundee run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
92 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Train providers
4
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
05:30
Last train
23:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry trains Aberdeen to Dundee

Buy your official ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry train tickets between Aberdeen and Dundee from £6 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Train information from Aberdeen to Dundee with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12
  • ScotRail frequency: 18 a day

Trains from Aberdeen to Dundee

Trains between Aberdeen and Dundee are fast and regular, typically taking just over an hour in duration. With around two to three scheduled per hour, travellers can enjoy the route without needing to change. There are mobile tickets available for many services.

Which train companies travel from Aberdeen to Dundee?

It's easy to travel flexibly by train between Aberdeen and Dundee, as this busy route is served by three train operators: Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and ScotRail. ScotRail operates the majority of the services, followed by Cross Country. 

How long is the train from Aberdeen to Dundee?

The fastest journey is operated by ScotRail and takes just one hour and five minutes without any changes. Most trains typically take less than an hour and a half. Even the last train of the day, after 11:00 p.m., takes just one hour 22 minutes and is a direct service, meaning that passengers can travel until later in the day without worry.

How many trains are there from Aberdeen to Dundee?

There are around two to three services on offer during the busier train travel periods. During the week, services tend to start from around 6:00 a.m. and operate until just after 11:00 p.m. At the weekend, train services start at around 8:00 a.m. There is at least one train per hour - and frequently more - and the vast majority of services are direct.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Aberdeen to Dundee?

Departure train station: Aberdeen Train Station is the only train station in the city and is located in Aberdeen's city centre, on Guild Street. It has traveller facilities that include digital information screens, a first class lounge, newsagent and photo booths, a coffee outlet, food outlet, seating areas, WiFi, accessible toilets and ticketing facilities. Onward travel is easy by taxi, bus, airport transfer and from the port too, with connecting services just outside the station itself.

Arrival train station: Dundee Station is located on Union Street in the city. It has a seating area, lounge, toilets, WiFi, ATMs, coffee and food kiosks, a newsagent, trolleys, ticketing facilities, digital information boards and baby changing facilities. Taxis and buses pick up from directly outside the station for easy onward travel.

FAQs: Aberdeen to Dundee train

FAQs: Travel by train from Aberdeen to Dundee easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Dundee.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Dundee can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Aberdeen to Dundee is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Aberdeen and Dundee is on average 1 h 4 min   for the 57 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Dundee from Aberdeen by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Aberdeen to Dundee leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Aberdeen to Dundee leaves at 23: 12.
Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Aberdeen to Dundee with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Aberdeen to Dundee train with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Aberdeen to Dundee as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Aberdeen to Dundee with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Aberdeen, which is located around 0 miles (5 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dundee, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Dundee from Aberdeen is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Aberdeen to Dundee by train is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aberdeen and Dundee including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Dundee

Aberdeen
Dundee
The major train station for departures in Aberdeen is Aberdeen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen for your trip from Aberdeen to Dundee.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Dining
Dining
  • Dumpling's World
  • Six By Nico
  • Starbucks
  • Burger King
Hotel
Hotel
  • Radisson Park Inn
  • Station Hotel
  • Carmelite
  • City Centre Hotel
The major train station for arrivals in Dundee is Broughty Ferry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Broughty Ferry for your journey to Dundee from Aberdeen.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Indos
  • The Peking Garden
  • Vissochis
  • The Gulistan
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Hotel Broughty Ferry
  • The Fort Hotel
  • The Fisherman's Tavern
Public transport options for Broughty Ferry
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bellini
  • Rancho Pancho's
  • Tony Macaroni
  • Jimmy Chung's
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 Ticket Office
  • 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
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Travelodge
  • Malmaison
  • Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
Public transport options for Dundee
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance

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