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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Aberdeen will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Inverness for Aberdeen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Inverness to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 133 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$44 Average Price | $25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Aberdeen trains for today, Thursday, 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 pm Inverness | 2h16 | 10:46 pm Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 26 December | |||||
| 4:49 am Inverness | 2h14 | 7:03 am Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:56 am Inverness | 2h13 | 12:09 pm Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:39 am Inverness | 2h22 | 2:01 pm Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:20 pm Inverness | 2h16 | 6:36 pm Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
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Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $14 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 22:08 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Aberdeen trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Aberdeen from $14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Inverness, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Aberdeen, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Aberdeen
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage 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
WifiParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 car park at the end of Station Road
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