The Toolbooth Museum
The Toolbooth Museum is a fascinating museum The Tolbooth Museum is housed in the former wardhouse, or prison for Aberdeen, a unique complex of 17th and 18th century gaol cells. It first opened to the public as a museum in 1995..
It's simple to reach The Toolbooth Museum, in Aberdeen, by train. Simply hop on a train to Aberdeen station and then it's just a 10 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit The Toolbooth Museum’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 21:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 19:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:45:00 until 21:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | WHSmith newsagent. Station has two PhotoMe photo booths. |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Cafe, WH Smith, Bar |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic gates. Automatic Ticket Gates in operation Mon-Sat: 0600-2310; Sun: 0830-2310
Blue Badge parking bays: 12 |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located opposite the Taxi Rank and inside the First Class Lounge, available during ticket office opening hours |
| Showers | Available |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Meeting Point: At the Automatic Ticket Gates inside the station |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | South College Street Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | ScotRail |
| Car parking spaces | 188 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 80 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | additional cycle parking located outside Union Square Shopping Centre |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Aberdeen station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 21:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 19:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:45:00 until 21:30:00
Located
Next to the booking office
Tickets accepted
Inter-Available First Class tickets valid for travel on ScotRail services that day
Facilities
Screens with updated train information, digital freeview television, papers, magazines
Refreshments
Complimentary refreshments and light snacks
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers include an Accessible Shower
Yes
Departures and arrivals from Aberdeen
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Aberdeen station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Inverurie | ScotRail | 07:49 | 7N | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 07:52 | 5 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 08:20 | 3 | On time |
| to Inverness | ScotRail | 08:23 | 6N | On time |
| to Montrose | ScotRail | 08:28 | 7S | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Euston | Caledonian Sleeper | 23:58 | 6S | Early |
| from Inverurie | ScotRail | 07:42 | 6N | On time |
| from Perth | ScotRail | 07:46 | 7N | On time |
| from Dundee | CrossCountry | 07:56 | 3 | On time |
| from Inverness | ScotRail | 08:05 | 7S | On time |
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