4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Aberdeen will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lancaster for Aberdeen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 345 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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, train and flight for Lancaster to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £145.
Distance: 345 km
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Live departures
Lancaster to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:58 Lancaster | 5h12 | 16:10 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:11 Lancaster | 4h59 | 16:10 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:58 Lancaster | 5h27 | 17:25 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Aberdeen
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Aberdeen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 345 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 345 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Lancaster to Aberdeen trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Lancaster and Aberdeen from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Aberdeen
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost 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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