4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Aberdeen will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 4 trains that leave Stirling 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 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 Stirling to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£31 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stirling to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Aberdeen trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:09 Stirling | 2h14 | 09:23 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:08 Stirling | 2h20 | 12:28 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Aberdeen
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stirling to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Stirling to Aberdeen trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Aberdeen from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling 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 Stirling and Aberdeen
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- 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 Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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