The average train between Dover and Aberdeen takes 10h and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Aberdeen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Dover to Aberdeen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Aberdeen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Dover to Aberdeen train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Aberdeen is 704.8 km. The road distance is 958 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Aberdeen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 48m.