Aberdeen Station is the main railway station serving the city of Aberdeen in northeast Scotland. It is a key hub on the east coast route, providing direct services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and long-distance connections to London via the East Coast Main Line.
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1. Overview
Located in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, Aberdeen Station offers easy access to Union Square shopping centre, Aberdeen Harbour and the city’s main business and shopping districts. It serves as a major interchange for rail travel across northeast Scotland.
2. Main Train Operators at Aberdeen Station
- ScotRail — Regional services across Scotland.
- LNER — Long-distance services to and from London.
- CrossCountry — Services to the Midlands and South West.
3. Key Destinations from Aberdeen Station
- Edinburgh — ~2h 30m
- Glasgow — ~2h 50m
- Inverness — ~2h 15m
- London (via connecting services)
- Dundee — ~1h 20m
4. Station Facilities
- Ticket office and self-service machines
- Shops, cafés and food outlets
- Free station Wi-Fi
- Luggage storage services
- Accessible toilets and baby-changing rooms
- Waiting lounges
5. Accessibility
Aberdeen Station provides step-free access to platforms, lifts, accessible toilets and staff assistance services.
6. Local Transport Connections
Buses
- Local and regional bus services operate from nearby Union Square Bus Station
Taxis
- Taxi rank located outside the station entrance
7. Nearby Attractions
- Union Square Shopping Centre
- Aberdeen Harbour
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
8. Tips for Travellers
- Arrive early for long-distance departures
- Use mobile tickets to avoid queues
- Check live departure boards regularly
- Allow extra time if transferring to bus services
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