Cardiff to Aberdeen Trains

Cardiff to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aberdeen takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 18m
Duration: 505 mi
Distance: £210
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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9h 47m

£167–289

Cardiff to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:17 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 2 changes
9:21 PM → 5:08 PM
Arrives next day
19h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:27 PM
9h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:35 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 11:37 PM
9h 42m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives next day
16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 8:41 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 8:41 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 8:41 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 8:41 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 8:41 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Aberdeen? 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.

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Cardiff to Aberdeen train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:17 PM → 10:51 AMArrives next day

9:21 PM → 5:08 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:27 PM

11:40 AM → 8:35 PM

1:55 PM → 11:37 PM

3:56 PM → 8:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM

7:53 AM → 5:03 PM

9:53 AM → 7:00 PM

11:53 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM

7:53 AM → 5:03 PM

9:53 AM → 7:00 PM

11:53 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM

7:53 AM → 5:03 PM

9:53 AM → 7:00 PM

11:53 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM

7:53 AM → 5:03 PM

9:53 AM → 7:00 PM

11:53 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:58 PM

7:53 AM → 5:03 PM

9:53 AM → 7:00 PM

11:53 AM → 8:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aberdeen, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

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4:17 PM → 10:51 AM
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9:21 PM → 5:08 PM
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3:56 PM → 8:12 AM
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