The cheapest and fastest trains from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cumbernauld 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 177 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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 Cumbernauld to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 177 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cumbernauld to Aberdeen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:01 Cumbernauld | 3h49 | 12:50 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:53 Cumbernauld | 4h13 | 09:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Cumbernauld | 4h28 | 09:23 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 20:37 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Cumbernauld to Aberdeen trainsScotRail trains will get you between Cumbernauld and Aberdeen from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cumbernauld to Aberdeen train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cumbernauld and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 14:02 Saturday 07:10 - 14:02 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to ticket office, ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus bay outside the booking office at Platform 2
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Ramps to both platforms
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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 large council car park at Platform 1
- 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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