The average train between Aberdeen and Edinburgh takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. 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 Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aberdeen to Edinburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Edinburgh is 148.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.
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