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The Wick Heritage Museum
Wick’s main heritage museum covers the herring boom, local life and maritime history in engaging displays near the harbour.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Wick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £71, while a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 155 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£71 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.10. The journey takes 6h 32m versus 4h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Aberdeen to Wick run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 6h 19m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 19m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 16:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Wick — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wick trip today.
Wick’s main heritage museum covers the herring boom, local life and maritime history in engaging displays near the harbour.
A preserved herring drifter beside Wick Harbour, showing how fishing crews worked and lived during the town’s busy fishing era.
A small local museum at nearby Sinclair’s Bay, with displays on village life, archaeology and the area’s social history.
A broad sandy bay north of Wick, popular for coastal walks, sea views and access to the dramatic ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe.
A scenic clifftop viewpoint south of Wick with sweeping sea panoramas, seabirds and a rewarding sense of Caithness’s rugged coastline.
A striking sea stack and coastal viewpoint near Wick, best visited for short walks, photography and powerful North Sea scenery.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Wick 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 Wick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to Wick trains use the Aberdeen to Wick station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Wick train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport).
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Parking.
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): 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.
Wick is 1 km from Wick city centre. Public transport options include:
Wick has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Wick.
Ticket office support is available at Wick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wick: Parking, WC.
Available at Wick: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wick: 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 both 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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