The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Stonehaven
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£165
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Stonehaven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Stonehaven will cost around £165 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £147.
Of the 5 trains that leave York for Stonehaven every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for York to Stonehaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Stonehaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £95. 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 train costs an average of £95, and a flight costs an average of £218.
Distance: 342 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£95 Average Price Cheapest | £218 Average Price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
York to Stonehaven train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Stonehaven trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:54 York | 4h35 | 14:29 Stonehaven | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Stonehaven
Trains from York to Stonehaven run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 18:37. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 18:37 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express from York to Stonehaven trainsCrossCountry, LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between York and Stonehaven from £95. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
LNER
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
TransPennine Express
FAQs: York to Stonehaven train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Stonehaven
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- The Bay Fish & Chips
- Redcloak Fish Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free of charge
- The Ship Inn
- The Royal Hotel
- The Station Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Aberdeen
- Platform 2: trains to Edinburgh
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi services available outside the station
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