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Get from York to Aberdeen
The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to Aberdeen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from York to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Aberdeen start from R 1 238. The average price for this train route is around R 2 148. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Aberdeen?
The average train journey time from York to Aberdeen is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 360 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the York to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Aberdeen?
The earliest train from York to Aberdeen departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 18:06.
Which is the best train operator from York to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to Aberdeen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from York to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from York to Aberdeen was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 203To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Aberdeen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 203 to R 6 641 for a train ticket from York to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 203, which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
