Rotterdam to Aberdeen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Aberdeen takes 14h 29m and the fastest train takes 11h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

14h 29m
Duration: 834 mi
Distance: £405
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain

11h 29m

£312–534

Rotterdam to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:58 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 3 changes
6:58 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
19h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:57 AM → 5:04 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 9:11 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
20h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 40m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 7:27 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 9:08 PM
11h 10m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 11:37 PM
11h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:57 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 9:11 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:57 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 9:11 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 11:48 PM
12h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:57 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 9:11 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 11:48 PM
12h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:57 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 9:11 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 11:48 PM
12h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 29m.

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