The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
8 h 1 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Aberdeen will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 4 trains that leave Norwich for Aberdeen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 547 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 15 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 and flight for Norwich to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £113, and a flight costs an average of £185.
Distance: 547 km
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£133 Average Price Cheapest | £313 Average Price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Norwich to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:49 Norwich | 8h01 | 12:50 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:55 Norwich | 9h04 | 17:59 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:56 Norwich | 8h59 | 20:55 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:54 Norwich | 9h15 | 22:09 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Aberdeen
Trains from Norwich to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £113 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 14:56. The fastest train covers the 547 km distance in 8h 1m.
Distance 547 km |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £113 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 1m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 14:56 |
Train companies: LNER, east_midlands_trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Aberdeen trainsLNER, east_midlands_trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Aberdeen from £113. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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