The average train between Perth and Aberdeen takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth station and arriving at Aberdeen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Perth to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
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The distance between Perth and Aberdeen is 116.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m.