How to get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 154.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow
  • Waterloo Street, Glasgow
  • Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen in Scotland: take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line M9.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central and Aberdeen?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland in 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Aberdeen station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen by train?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central in Glasgow and Aberdeen in Scotland by train is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central to get to Aberdeen?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central and Aberdeen?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen station, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • When is the last train from Glasgow Central to Aberdeen?

    The last train from Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Aberdeen in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 22:45.

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