How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Aberdeen start from £51. The average price for this train route is around £238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Aberdeen is 7h 38m, covering a distance of 322 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 32m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Aberdeen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Aberdeen departs at 13:03. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Train Birmingham to Aberdeen from £48

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Birmingham to Aberdeen on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:03	Birmingham New Street	7h 36m	20:39	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	13:26	Birmingham New Street	7h 15m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	13:03	Birmingham New Street	7h 38m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	13:27	Birmingham New Street	7h 14m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	13:03	Birmingham New Street	7h 38m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

322 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £131	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£51 - £279	Average duration7h 38m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£51 - £51	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £51

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Aberdeen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Aberdeen start from £51. The average price for this train route is around £238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Aberdeen?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Aberdeen is 7h 38m, covering a distance of 322 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 32m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Aberdeen?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Aberdeen departs at 13:03. And the latest train departs at 13:03.