How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen start at NOK 120. The average price for this train route is around NOK 446. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The average train trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen takes 2h 30m and covers 149 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail , London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 9:36pm.

What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Aberdeen from NOK 115

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:41pm	Haymarket	2h 33m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	3:35pm	Haymarket	2h 19m	5:54pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	1:28pm	Waverley	2h 30m	3:58pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	2:32pm	Waverley	2h 34m	5:06pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	9:35am	Haymarket	2h 14m	11:49am	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:31am	Waverley	2h 35m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:13pm	Waverley	2h 28m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:35am	Waverley	2h 39m	12:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	6:17pm	Haymarket	2h 18m	8:35pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	8:05am	Waverley	2h 46m	10:51am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	9:10am	Waverley	2h 38m	11:48am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:13pm	Waverley	2h 22m	8:35pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:41pm	Haymarket	2h 33m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:41pm	Haymarket	2h 33m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:41pm	Haymarket	2h 33m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on June 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:36pm	Waverley	2h 38m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

149 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 112 - NOK 614	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 120 - NOK 1,566	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4.0/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi5.0

CrossCountry

4.3/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi3.5

GB train companies:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen start at NOK 120. The average price for this train route is around NOK 446. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen takes 2h 30m and covers 149 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 9:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-09

NOK 322

06-10

NOK 323

Today

NOK 286

06-12

NOK 322

06-13

NOK 254

06-14

NOK 215

06-15

NOK 261

06-16

NOK 229

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen was searched and found on Jun 14, 2026 with a price of NOK 215

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from NOK 215 to NOK 1,468 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 215 which is on 2026-06-14.

Usually ScotRail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.