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
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.
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.
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
Train | Most popular Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:43 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h23 | 09:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:09 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h14 | 09:23 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:48 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h11 | 09:59 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:12 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h15 | 10:27 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:41 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h11 | 10:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 10:14 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h26 | 11:40 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dundee, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Aberdeen, located 0 miles (5 m) away from the city centre.
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