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  1. 11:03 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S
    11:03
    Aberdeen Platform 6S
    2h 25m
    13:28
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 18 estimated
    14:18
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 8 estimated
    3h 13m
    17:31
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    17:31 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 28m
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    1 change
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    From £119.80
  2. 12:40 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    12:40
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    2h 38m
    15:18
    Glasgow Queen Street Platform 7 estimated
    15:18
    Glasgow Queen Street  
    42m
    16:00
    Glasgow Central  
    16:00
    Glasgow Central Platform 2 estimated
    2h 13m
    18:13
    Preston (Lancs) Platform 4 estimated
    18:21
    Preston (Lancs) Platform 6 estimated
    1h
    19:21
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    19:21 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 41m
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  3. 13:08 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 3 estimated
    13:08
    Aberdeen Platform 3 estimated
    2h 22m
    15:30
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 16 estimated
    16:12
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 9E estimated
    3h 17m
    19:29
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    19:29 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 21m
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  4. 14:04 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    14:04
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    2h 24m
    16:28
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 16 estimated
    16:52
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 9 estimated
    1h 14m
    18:06
    Carlisle Platform 4 estimated
    18:32
    Carlisle Platform 4 estimated
    1h 57m
    20:29
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    20:29 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 25m
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  5. 14:52 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    14:52
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    2h 34m
    17:26
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 2 estimated
    18:13
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 14 estimated
    3h 18m
    21:31
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    21:31 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 39m
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  6. 16:02 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    16:02
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    2h 32m
    18:34
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 16 estimated
    18:52
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 9 estimated
    2h 36m
    21:28
    Wigan North Western Platform 4 estimated
    21:28
    Wigan North Western  
    27m
    21:55
    Wigan Wallgate  
    21:55
    Wigan Wallgate Platform 2 estimated
    35m
    22:30
    Manchester Victoria Platform 4 estimated
    22:30 ON TIME
    Manchester Victoria Platform 4 estimated
    6h 28m
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  7. 17:09 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    17:09
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    2h 25m
    19:34
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 18 estimated
    20:14
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 10 estimated
    3h 14m
    23:28
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    23:28 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    6h 19m
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  8. 18:18 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    18:18
    Aberdeen Platform 5 estimated
    5h 56m
    00:14
    York Platform 5 estimated
    01:38
    York Platform 9 estimated
    1h 35m
    03:13
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 9 estimated
    03:13 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 9 estimated
    8h 55m
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    1 change
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  9. 19:11 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    19:11
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    2h 23m
    21:34
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 17 estimated
    22:15
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 10 estimated
    2h 58m
    01:13
    Preston (Lancs) Platform 3 estimated
    04:17
    Preston (Lancs)  
    1h
    05:17
    Manchester Piccadilly  
    05:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    10h 6m
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  10. 21:31 ON TIME
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    21:31
    Aberdeen Platform 6S estimated
    2h 36m
    00:07
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 2 estimated
    06:15
    Edinburgh (Waverley) Platform 8E estimated
    3h 13m
    09:28
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    09:28
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 13 estimated
    11h 57m
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Journey information from Aberdeen to Manchester

  • Train Fares from: £ 19.50
  • Fastest route: 6h 27m
  • Slowest route: 7h 56m
  • Average Journey Time: 6h 33m
  • Changes: 1 to 3
  • Train per day: Around 36
  • Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
  • Train operators: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains
  • Origin: Aberdeen
  • Destination: Manchester
  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester by train?

    The average journey time between Aberdeen and Manchester is 6 hours 33 minutes. The fastest journey time is 6 hours 27 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 36 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration 6h 33m
  • Are there direct trains from Aberdeen to Manchester?

    No, it is not possible to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Aberdeen to Manchester.

    No direct trains possible
  • What time are the first and last train from Aberdeen to Manchester?

    The first train from Aberdeen to Manchester departs at 05:46. The last train from Aberdeen to Manchester departs at 05:46. No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

    First train 05:46
    Last train 05:46

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