Bradford to Aberdeen by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Aberdeen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford to Aberdeen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 374
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey £96.58 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 42m
Train operators 11

Going from Bradford to Aberdeen by train

About to set off from Bradford to Aberdeen by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Bradford to Aberdeen

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Bradford to Aberdeen:

  • Cheapest ticket: £96.58

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Bradford to Aberdeen train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Bradford to Aberdeen is at 06:22 and the last is at 23:01. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:04 and the last one is at 23:48. You can expect 30 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 5 minutes.

Bradford to Aberdeen distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 374 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Booking time frame: Bradford to Aberdeen trains

Tickets for travel to Aberdeen along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Bradford to Aberdeen

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Aberdeen city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Aberdeen

Want to know more about your journey from Bradford to Aberdeen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Bradford to Aberdeen covers a distance of 374 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.