Trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen from $6.54*

Trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen from $6.54*

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Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $6.54, with average prices for this route around $51.14. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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04:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)
07:40
Aberdeen
3h 1m, DirectCaledonian Sleeper
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05:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:12
Aberdeen
2h 42m, DirectScotRail
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06:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:56
Aberdeen
2h 26m, DirectScotRail
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07:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:06
Aberdeen
2h 36m, DirectScotRail
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08:29
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:05
Aberdeen
2h 36m, DirectScotRail
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09:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:52
Paris
2h 22m, DirectScotRail
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Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Route Details

The Edinburgh to Aberdeen train ticket is from $6.54. The average travel time is 2h 20m, covering a distance of approximately 148 mile. There are usually 19 daily trains provided by ScotRail,LNER,Caledonian Sleeper. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:39
Last train
Last train
21:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 20m
Distance
Distance
148 mile
Price
Price
$6.54*
Train operators
Train operators
ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper

Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Travel Guide

Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Aberdeen

With a journey time as short as 2h 20m, you can reach Aberdeen from Edinburgh, with an average of 19 train per day.

Book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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