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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Aberdeen takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

7h 6m
Duration
518 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

London to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between London and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 11:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 7h 6m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 7h 12m • Direct
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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 7h 8m • Direct
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    train train 7h 6m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 7h 12m • Direct
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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 7h 8m • Direct
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    train train 7h 6m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 7h 12m • Direct
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    train train 7h 1m • Direct
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    train train 7h 8m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 7h 5m • Direct
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    train train 7h 5m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 7h 12m • Direct
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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 7h 8m • Direct
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    train train 7h 6m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 7h 12m • Direct
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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 7h 8m • Direct
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    train train 7h 6m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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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  • Distance: 518.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between London, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 7h 6m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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