The average train between Edinburgh and Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aberdeen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Edinburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aberdeen train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdeen is 148.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.
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