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Dumfries to Aberdeen Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Dumfries to Aberdeen, starting from NZD 40.03 and averaging NZD 286.47. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 52 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:04 4 hours 55 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	10:59 Aberdeen	Find Tickets
06:47 5 hours 53 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	12:40 Aberdeen	Find Tickets
07:58 5 hours 4 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	13:02 Aberdeen	Find Tickets
08:48 5 hours 21 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	14:09 Aberdeen	Find Tickets
10:02 5 hours 19 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	15:21 Aberdeen	Find Tickets
11:05 4 hours 52 minutes, Changes required Dumfries	15:57 Paris	Find Tickets

Dumfries to Aberdeen Train Route Details

First train

06:04

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Dumfries

Arrival station

Aberdeen

Journey time

4 hours 52 minutes

Distance

249 km

Price

NZD 40.03*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Dumfries to Aberdeen

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Dumfries to Aberdeen. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dumfries to Aberdeen for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Dumfries to Aberdeen, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dumfries to Aberdeen ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Dumfries to Aberdeen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Dumfries to Aberdeen Train prices and times

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