The cheapest and fastest trains from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kilmarnock 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 225 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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 Kilmarnock to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 225 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kilmarnock to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Kilmarnock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:57 Kilmarnock | 4h29 | 16:26 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen
Trains from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:46 |
FAQs: Kilmarnock to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office 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
- 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 in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- 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, accessed via Langlands Brae
- 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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