4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Aberdeen will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 3 trains that leave Northampton 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 550 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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 train, coach and flight for Northampton to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 550 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£118 Average Price | £140 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Aberdeen trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:40 Northampton | 8h26 | 16:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
| 04:20 Northampton | 7h42 | 12:02 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:42 Northampton | 8h27 | 13:09 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Aberdeen
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Trains from Northampton to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 550 km distance in 7h 37m.
Distance 550 km |
Average train duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 16:04 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Aberdeen trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Aberdeen from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Aberdeen
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost 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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