Train Waterloo Station to Aberdeen from £173 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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.

8h 14m
Duration: 521 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: 4 times a day
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Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

12:35 AM → 1:00 PM
12h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

3:22 AM → 1:00 PM
9h 38m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:00 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 5:04 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

12:35 AM → 1:00 PM
12h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

12:35 AM → 1:00 PM
12h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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.

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 521.1 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater 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 £140–220 and the journey takes 7h 6m.

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