How much does a train ticket cost from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 12m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Edinburgh route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 32 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:35.

Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 44 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:04	Aberdeen	2h 28m	18:32	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 12m	11:17	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 25m	09:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 25m	09:35	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:47	Aberdeen	2h 35m	16:22	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:04	Aberdeen	2h 17m	19:21	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	09:47	Aberdeen	2h 37m	12:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	12:44	Aberdeen	2h 40m	15:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:47	Aberdeen	2h 37m	12:24	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	12:25	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 31m	20:49	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:50	Aberdeen	2h 35m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £54	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £123	Average duration2h 34m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 12m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 32 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:35.
Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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

09/12

£52

10/12

£52

Today

£54

12/12

£22

13/12

£34

14/12

£22

15/12

£22

16/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £117 for a train ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-16.

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.