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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to Aberdeen will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave East Kilbride for Aberdeen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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 East Kilbride to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride 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 coach which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 199 km
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£43 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Kilbride to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:29 East Kilbride | 3h50 | 17:19 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Aberdeen
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Trains from East Kilbride to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:46 |
FAQs: East Kilbride to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Aberdeen
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- 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 station car park, Torrance Road
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Type of shops available: Key Store Express
- Car Park: Local Authority
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- 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: Yes
- 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 station car park, Eaglesham Road
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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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