Shortest travel time:
2 h 17 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 14 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$32
Avg. daily departures:
19
Earliest departure:
05:57
Latest departure:
21:35
Aberdeen
Aberdeen train station
Aberdeen Railway Station
Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 6FD, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
206 km
Edinburgh
Edinburgh's train station is located in the heart of the Scottish capital, making it very easy to reach by public transport.  
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Edinburgh train stations
Waverley
Edinburgh EH1 1BB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder St, Edinburgh EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport Terminal (EDI)
Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Aberdeen to Edinburgh Train Information

Traveling through the scenic countryside of Scotland on a high-speed train is always an exciting experience and one of the best ways to admire the beauty of the incredible country. The trains running from Aberdeen to Edinburgh were designed with traveler's comfort in mind, so you can rest assured that they provide everything you might need for a worry-free ride, including cushy seats, ample legroom, and generous luggage space. Apart from great onboard amenities, the Aberdeen - Edinburgh trains are famous for their exemplary punctuality and a broad schedule, offering up to 17 daily departures and making a train ride one of the most convenient ways to travel between the city centers of Aberdeen and Edinburgh. On Rail Ninja, you can check out the main information about the train route (timetable, ticket prices, travel distance, etc.) and book your tickets in a matter of several minutes! Additionally, for those planning to continue their journey southwards, the train from Edinburgh to London provides an efficient and comfortable option, linking Scotland's capital with the vibrant heart of London and further enhancing the ease of travel across these major UK cities.

Aberdeen to Edinburgh Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 18 min
2 hrs 37 min
05:57
11:01
7
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 17 min
3 hrs 14 min
12:07
17:09
6
Evening trains
2 hrs 31 min
2 hrs 52 min
18:18
20:05
4
Night trains
2 hrs 24 min
2 hrs 35 min
21:06
21:35
2

Trains on Aberdeen - Edinburgh Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
High-speed train
2 hrs 34 min
$36
2
LNER
LNER
High-speed train
2 hrs 31 min
$42
4
ScotRail
ScotRail
High-speed train
2 hrs 17 min
$41
11
ScotRail
ScotRail
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 52 min
$32
2