The average train between Aberdeen and Leith takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith 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 Leith station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Aberdeen to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aberdeen to Leith train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Leith is 145.9 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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