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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Aberdeen | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Haymarket | Aberdeen | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen 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 Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen start from NOK 117. The average price for this train route is around NOK 437. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 07:30. And the latest train departs at 21:36.
Which 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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
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 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.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen was searched and found on 3 May 2026 with a price of NOK 133To 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 133 to NOK 1,462 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 133, which is on 2026-05-03.
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.
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