The cheapest and fastest trains from St Andrews to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Aberdeen will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Andrews for Aberdeen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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 St Andrews to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
St Andrews to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Aberdeen trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 St Andrews | 1h32 | 12:02 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:08 St Andrews | 1h46 | 16:54 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
![]() | 04:30 St Andrews | 2h42 | 07:12 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:26 St Andrews | 1h40 | 09:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:06 St Andrews | 1h53 | 09:59 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets St Andrews to Aberdeen by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Andrews to Aberdeen
Trains from St Andrews to Aberdeen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from St Andrews to Aberdeen trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between St Andrews and Aberdeen from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Andrews to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews 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 St Andrews and Aberdeen
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 at the end of Station Road
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