The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Manchester
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Manchester will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
To travel from Aberdeen to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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L37007Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Aberdeen to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 407 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Aberdeen to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Manchester trains for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:18 Aberdeen | 10h02 | 03:20 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 10 January | |||||
Y38583+ Y11836+ L36855 | On time 09:05 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h05 | 16:10 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
Y11837+ L37241 | On time 09:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h45 | 16:37 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
Y38587+ Y11844+ L36867 | On time 11:01 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h13 | 18:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
Y38588+ Y11848+ L37007 | On time 12:07 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h30 | 19:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
Y38590+ C40932+ L36879 | On time 13:11 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h01 | 20:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
Y39528 · Y39161+ C08216+ L37256 | On time 13:46 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h52 | 21:38 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Manchester
Trains from Aberdeen to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Cross Country from Aberdeen to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Cross Country trains will get you between Aberdeen and Manchester from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Aberdeen to Manchester: Journey Details
There are no direct trains from Aberdeen to Manchester, but journeys can be achieved with a single change. These connections involve taking a ScotRail or Virgin Trains East Coast service to Edinburgh and changing to the TransPennine Express train to Manchester. Weekday schedules begin with an early morning departure and continue at roughly 2 hour intervals until the final train in the late afternoon. Journey times range from 6 hours and 20 minutes to 6 hours and 40 minutes. The Sunday timetable offers fewer options, with a later departure time for the first train.
Taking the Train from Aberdeen
Trains From Aberdeen To Manchester depart from the city station situated close to the centre and near the quayside ferry terminals. The Aberdeen bus station is connected to the rail terminus by a walkway across Union Square. City bus services also stop nearby on Guild Street, Union Street and Market Street. There is a taxi rank just outside the station by the Union Square exit.
Getting into Manchester by Train
An important media hub and cultural centre, Manchester is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and live music scene. Visitor attractions include the 13th-century cathedral, the Lowry gallery and arts venue, and the famous football stadium at Old Trafford, popularly known as the Theatre of Dreams. Trains From Aberdeen To Manchester arrive at Piccadilly station, located on the eastern side of the city centre. Metrolink tram services stop at the station, providing connections across the city and region. Metroshuttle free buses operate a circular route from the station around the city centre. The taxi rank is located at the Fairfield Street entrance.
FAQs: Aberdeen to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Manchester
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park at the end of Station Road
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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