The average train between Gatwick and Aberdeen takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 hourly between Gatwick and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Aberdeen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Gatwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Gatwick to Aberdeen train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick and Aberdeen is 676.1 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 26m.