Dundee to Aberdeen train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

1 h 11 m

Average duration

1 h 14 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Dundee to Aberdeen will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Dundee for Aberdeen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

ScotRail
09:091h14
Dundee
10:23Aberdeen
£151One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
05:451h26
Dundee
07:11Aberdeen
£151One-way
0 changes
LNER
19:581h15
Dundee
21:13Aberdeen
£201One-way
0 changes
LNER
11:461h16
Dundee
13:02Aberdeen
£201One-way
0 changes
LNER
15:501h16
Dundee
17:06Aberdeen
£201One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Dundee to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.

Distance: 92 km

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£17

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£7

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1h 44m

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1h 14m

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30m

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2h 0m

Average total duration

1h 30m

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Live departures

Dundee to Aberdeen train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 07:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
scotrailY65926
On time
07:43 Dundee station (DEE)
1h23
09:06 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect
scotrailY65843
On time
08:09 Dundee station (DEE)
1h14
09:23 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect
scotrailY65933
On time
08:48 Dundee station (DEE)
1h11
09:59 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect
scotrailY65847
On time
09:12 Dundee station (DEE)
1h15
10:27 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect
scotrailY65940
On time
09:41 Dundee station (DEE)
1h11
10:52 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect
scotrailY65849
On time
10:14 Dundee station (DEE)
1h26
11:40 Aberdeen station (ABD)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dundee to Aberdeen

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Trains from Dundee to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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 £5
Distance
92 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 11m
First train
05:30
Last train
23:15
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 £5

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

ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry trains will get you from Dundee to Aberdeen from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

ScotRail from Dundee to Aberdeen train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12
  • ScotRail frequency: 14 a day

Trains from Dundee to Aberdeen

Regular, scheduled trains run from Dundee to Aberdeen every day of the week. It is 66 miles from Dundee to Aberdeen, and relaxing rail journeys can take from just 1 hour 9 minutes.  Services are operated by Cross Country, LNER, and ScotRail. 

Dundee to Aberdeen Train Time: Daily Departures

During the week, trains to Aberdeen leave Dundee on at least an hourly basis from just after 06:00 a.m. daily. The final train of the day is usually at 11:00 p.m. and has a journey time of 1 hour 27 minutes. Over weekends there are up to 27 daily trains from Dundee to Aberdeen, so travellers can book tickets for any time of day.  

How long is the journey by train from Dundee to Aberdeen?

Most trains from Dundee to Aberdeen are direct, although some services require one change.  Fastest journey times are 1 hour 9 minutes, and average journey times are around 75 minutes. With up to 39 daily trains from Dundee to Aberdeen, there's sure to be a service to meet your needs. 

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

Departure train station: Dundee railway station. This is located in the centre of town, and has cycle stores, car parks, and a taxi rank. The railway station is served by a variety of local buses, and is also part of the Bike and Go cycle hire scheme. The railway station is within easy walking distance of the V&A Dundee and the Dundee Science Centre. Waiting rooms and seating are available for all passengers, and facilities at the station include baby changing, buffet dining, free WiFi, and a variety of shops. 

Arrival train station: Aberdeen Railway Station. This station is bang in the centre of the city, within easy walking distance of the Aberdeen Bus Station, and all local shopping. The station has a first class lounge, buffet and bar facilities, and a variety of shops. Local buses and taxis are available from the railway station, making it easy to access Aberdeen Airport, if required.  

Which train companies travel from Dundee to Aberdeen?

Three train companies operate routes from Dundee to Aberdeen. These are ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and Cross Country. Most trains are direct, although one change may be required at times. ScotRail provide most services to Aberdeen, and journey times range from just over one hour to up to 90 minutes. 

 ScotRail Dundee to Aberdeen

The ScotRail service to Aberdeen offers some of the fastest journey times, although really there is only about a 25 minute difference between slower and quicker providers. Expect at least one ScotRail train an hour during peak times of the day, and non-stop journeys taking from 69 minutes to 80 minutes. 

LNER Dundee to Aberdeen

LNER provide up to four daily trains from Dundee to Aberdeen, and journey times average 77 minutes.  First Class passengers with LNER benefit from use of comfortable First Class lounges at both Dundee and Aberdeen railway stations. 

Cross Country Dundee to Aberdeen

There may only be a couple of Cross Country trains from Dundee to Aberdeen each day, but this operator does run the first train of the morning which leaves Dundee at 06:42 a.m. on every day of the week. Journeys take from 60 minutes to 74 minutes, and the line up of Cross Country trains includes TurboStar and Voyager. 

Dundee to Aberdeen Trains: Services on Board

First class and standard tickets, and some form of onboard catering are available on all trains to Aberdeen. You may even discover some of Scotland's premium produce on board some trains, including local whisky and Scottish shortbread. Step-free access, onboard services, and assistance at rail stations are just some of the accessibility options available to passengers in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility. However, these should always be booked in advance. Cyclists can carry bikes onto most trains at no additional charge, although it is always a good idea to book in advance on busier services. The Bike and Go cycle hire service is also available at both Dundee and Aberdeen railway stations.  There is no limit to the amount of luggage that can be carried on trains from Dundee to Aberdeen, and pets can also be transported, but it's wise to check specific operator and pet transportation regulations beforehand. Some services provide quiet coaches. Free passenger WiFi is available on all trains to Aberdeen, but websites requiring high levels of bandwidth cannot always be accessed. 

How to find cheap train tickets from Dundee to Aberdeen?

It's always easy to find the cheapest tickets for trains from Dundee to Aberdeen using the Omio app. We advise being flexibility about your travel dates and travel times so that you can find the most affordable journeys, and booking your ticket in advance to secure the best price. 

FAQs: Dundee to Aberdeen train

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Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Aberdeen

Dundee
Aberdeen
The major train station for departures in Dundee is Broughty Ferry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Broughty Ferry for your trip from Dundee to Aberdeen.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
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
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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, Arrival screens
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
The major train station for arrivals in Aberdeen is Aberdeen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen for your journey to Aberdeen from Dundee.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
Dining
Dining
  • The Silver Darling
  • Moonfish Cafe
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Residence Inn Aberdeen
  • Hilton Aberdeen TECA
  • Jurys Inn Aberdeen
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 80 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
  • Hall 2: waiting area and shops
Public transport options for Aberdeen
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: ScotRail services
  • National Rail services

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