The average train between Manchester and Aberdeen takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Aberdeen. 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 Manchester and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Manchester to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Manchester to Aberdeen train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Aberdeen is 407.4 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 26m.