The average train between Aberdeen and Manchester takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Aberdeen to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Aberdeen to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Manchester is 407.4 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 6h 19m.