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Shortest travel time:
2 h 20 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 24 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$34
Avg. daily departures:
18
Earliest departure:
05:30
Latest departure:
21:29
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
206 km
Aberdeen
Aberdeen train station
Aberdeen Railway Station
Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 6FD, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Information

If you have a trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen in mind, taking a train is always a great idea, as a high-speed train can cover the distance between the cities in a matter of just 2.5 hours! Apart from being one of the fastest means to travel, a train ride is also among the most comfortable ones. All trains serving the Edinburgh to Aberdeen railway route are modern, safe, and well-equipped. The passengers are welcome to take advantage of cushy seats, generous legroom, and more than enough space for the luggage during the journey. What is more, the trains boast impeccable punctuality and a broad schedule with up to 11 daily departures, making planing a railway trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen as easy as ABC.

Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 20 min
3 hrs 24 min
05:30
11:58
8
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 25 min
2 hrs 39 min
13:28
17:30
5
Evening trains
2 hrs 23 min
2 hrs 38 min
18:13
20:31
4
Night trains
2 hrs 40 min
2 hrs 40 min
21:29
21:29
1

Trains on Edinburgh - Aberdeen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
High-speed train
2 hrs 28 min
$41
1
LNER
LNER
High-speed train
2 hrs 34 min
$34
4
ScotRail
ScotRail
High-speed train
2 hrs 20 min
$35
12
ScotRail
ScotRail
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 24 min
$46
1