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Outbound fromAberdeen to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 8h 35m to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 253 miles (407 km). There are normally 71 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £25.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:24 | |
| Departure station | Aberdeen | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 6h 2m | |
| Distance | 253 miles (407 km) | |
| Frequency | 71 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester by train
Looking to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 35 minutes to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 2 minutes though. You'll usually find 71 trains per day running along the 253 miles (407 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Manchester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Manchester. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Aberdeen to Manchester in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £25.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Manchester
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Aberdeen to Manchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.