The average train between Aberdeen and London takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to London. 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 every 2 hours between Aberdeen and London. 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 London at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to London. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at London station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Aberdeen to London train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to London train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Aberdeen to London train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Aberdeen and London is 639.5 km. The road distance is 834 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 54m.