Manchester to Aberdeen Trains

Manchester to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Aberdeen takes 7h 31m 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.

7h 31m
Duration: 349 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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6h 27m

£95–191

Manchester to Aberdeen train times

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 8:21 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:21 PM → 8:41 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
4:21 PM → 12:09 AM
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7h 47m • 1 change
6:21 PM → 10:51 AM
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16h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:26 AM → 5:08 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 8:35 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 11:37 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Manchester to Aberdeen train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:21 PM → 8:41 PM

4:21 PM → 12:09 AMArrives next day

6:21 PM → 10:51 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:26 AM → 5:08 PM

12:26 PM → 6:38 PM

2:26 PM → 8:35 PM

4:26 PM → 11:37 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM

8:21 AM → 3:58 PM

10:21 AM → 5:03 PM

12:21 PM → 7:00 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM

8:21 AM → 3:58 PM

10:21 AM → 5:03 PM

12:21 PM → 7:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM

8:21 AM → 3:58 PM

10:21 AM → 5:03 PM

12:21 PM → 7:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM

8:21 AM → 3:58 PM

10:21 AM → 5:03 PM

12:21 PM → 7:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:00 PM

8:21 AM → 3:58 PM

10:21 AM → 5:03 PM

12:21 PM → 7:00 PM

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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

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4:21 PM → 12:09 AM
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6:21 PM → 10:51 AM
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