The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 7 m
Trains on 20 Sept
6
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) you need to make at least one change.
C14630 · C149069:333h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:52Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
L87010_C14633 · C1490810:453h07Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:52Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
L87016 · C1491011:453h12Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:57Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
L87042 · C1491413:453h21Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:06Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
C14640 · C1491614:503h00Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:50Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
C14643 · L8838117:452h57Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)20:42Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
C14640 · C1491614:503h00Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:50Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
L87010_C14633 · C1490810:453h07Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:52Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
L87016 · C1491011:453h12Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:57Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
C14630 · C149069:333h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:52Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £673.
Distance: 196 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £673 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC):
A train is £609 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) costing on average £673.
Other travel options to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 48m by train vs 2h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14630 · C14906 | 9:33 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h19 | 12:52 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 change | |
L87010_C14633 · C14908 | 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h07 | 13:52 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 change | |
L87016 · C14910 | 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h12 | 14:57 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 change | |
L87042 · C14914 | 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h21 | 17:06 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
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Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) 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 Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
Getting to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) from Aberdeen city centre
Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) train station facilities and services
Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport).
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3, 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.
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