The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
10 h 51 m
Average duration
11 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
714 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Aberdeen will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Aberdeen every day 2 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 11 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 10 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 Bournemouth to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £116.
Distance: 714 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£152 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 54m Average total duration Fastest 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Aberdeen trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:22 Bournemouth | 11h10 | 19:32 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Aberdeen
Trains from Bournemouth to Aberdeen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 714 km distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 714 km |
Average train duration 9h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £116 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 20:57 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Aberdeen trainsLNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Aberdeen from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Aberdeen
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- 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
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