The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to Aberdeen will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penrith 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 279 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 34 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, flight and coach for Penrith to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 279 km
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£79 Average Price | £186 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penrith to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:32 Penrith | 4h34 | 16:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Aberdeen
Trains from Penrith to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Penrith to Aberdeen trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Penrith and Aberdeen from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penrith to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith 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 Penrith and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- 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
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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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