The average train between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:39 AM. 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 Castle station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aberdeen to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Castle is 149.1 km. The road distance is 207 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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