The average train between Aberdeen and Selby takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Selby. 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 Selby. 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 Selby at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Selby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Selby. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Selby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Aberdeen to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Aberdeen to Selby train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Selby is 379.3 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Selby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 5m.