The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Aberdeen will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Durham 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 265 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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 coach and train for Durham to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 265 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£53 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Durham to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:27 Durham | 4h36 | 13:03 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:24 Durham | 4h42 | 17:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Durham to Aberdeen by coach or train
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Why should you book Durham to Aberdeen trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Durham to Aberdeen.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Durham to Aberdeen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Aberdeen
Trains from Durham to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail, CrossCountry from Durham to Aberdeen trainsLNER, ScotRail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Durham and Aberdeen from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of 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 the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
- 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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