It takes an average of 8h 48m to travel from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 253 miles (408 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £24.80 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:57 | |
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Last train | 21:26 | |
Departure station | Aberdeen | |
Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
Journey time | From 5h 27m | |
Distance | 253 miles (408 km) | |
Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £24.80 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Planning a trip from Scotland to Northern England? The train journey from Aberdeen to Manchester takes just 5h 55m on the fastest services. You'll have to make one quick change along the way, starting your journey with ScotRail between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and then hopping on a TransPennine Express service from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly.
Starting your journey from Aberdeen, you'll be able to see some breathtaking views of Scotland's East coast before passing through Dundee and arriving in Edinburgh, the country's capital city. Make sure to grab a window seat on your next train so you can take in the amazing views of the Lowlands, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales en route to Manchester.
Once you arrive into Manchester, you can start exploring straight away. Close to the Northern Quarter, you'll find a thriving music scene, art collections and locally brewed craft beers nearby.
Ready to book? Start a search for train tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. Want to find out more about the trip from Aberdeen to Manchester by train? Keep reading for FAQs about the journey and tips on how to find cheap train tickets.
The average journey time by train between Aberdeen and Manchester Piccadilly is 8 hours and 48 minutes, with around 19 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly can start from as little as £24.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly. Travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 04:57. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 21:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester Piccadilly cover a distance of around 253 miles (408 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberdeen.
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