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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stranraer to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stranraer to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stranraer to Aberdeen will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Stranraer to Aberdeen you need to make at least 4 changes.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stranraer to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stranraer to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£128 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stranraer to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Stranraer to Aberdeen trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:04 Stranraer | 6h23 | 13:27 Aberdeen | 4 changes | |
| 09:00 Stranraer | 6h22 | 15:22 Aberdeen | 4 changes | |
| 13:05 Stranraer | 6h23 | 19:28 Aberdeen | 4 changes | |
| 17:07 Stranraer | 6h16 | 23:23 Aberdeen | 4 changes | |
| 19:08 Stranraer | 13h34 | 08:42 Aberdeen | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stranraer to Aberdeen
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Trains from Stranraer to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £128 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £128 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Stranraer to Aberdeen trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stranraer and Aberdeen from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stranraer to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Aberdeen
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Saturday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station entrance
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LockersParkingDining
ATM
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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