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Travel to Dundee in comfort
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of the Scottish coast fly past the windows as you speed between Aberdeen and Dundee.
Enjoy our excellent range of refreshments, or catch forty winks in our comfy seats. With LNER, you'll arrive in style - and with a little extra spending money in your pocket!
Average travel time
1h 15m
Distance
58 miles
Cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Dundee
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Upcoming direct journeys for Aberdeen to Dundee Trains

Get a little extra with your journey
Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.
When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:
Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
2% back on all LNER journeys
Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.
How to book cheap tickets for an Aberdeen to Dundee train
Book your Aberdeen to Dundee train in advance
Buying your Aberdeen to Dundee train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from Aberdeen to Dundee with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest Aberdeen to Dundee trains
Access the best train fares between Aberdeen and Dundee easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
Book your Aberdeen to Dundee train in advance
Buying your Aberdeen to Dundee train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from Aberdeen to Dundee with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest Aberdeen to Dundee trains
Access the best train fares between Aberdeen and Dundee easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
* Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee with LNER
Taking the train from Aberdeen to Dundee is quick and easy with LNER.
Covering a distance of 58 miles, our trains to Dundee to Aberdeen take just 1h 15m.
Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.
And for a more luxurious Aberdeen to Dundee train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at Aberdeen.
Related FAQs
Are there direct trains between Aberdeen and Dundee?
Are there direct trains between Aberdeen and Dundee?
Yes, direct LNER trains run from Aberdeen to Dundee, a journey that normally takes just over 1h 15m.
During the week, there are approximately 4 direct LNER trains per day between 05:48 and 19:16.
Which rail lines go through Dundee?
Which rail lines go through Dundee?
The main trains via Dundee station are LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail, and Caledonian Sleeper.
Can you buy a Season Ticket between Aberdeen and Dundee?
Can you buy a Season Ticket between Aberdeen and Dundee?
Unfortunately, no Season Tickets are available at the moment for this journey.
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount however, you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.