Trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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Today23 Apr
from US$30
Tomorrow24 Apr
from US$30
Thu25 Apr
from US$30
Fri26 Apr
from US$28
Sat27 Apr
from US$25
Sun28 Apr
from US$24
Mon29 Apr
Tue30 Apr

Trains leaving today

One passenger / one way

09:52
2h33m
12:25
Aberdeen - Aberdeen
Cheapest
Edinburgh - Waverley
Cheapest
18:18
2h31m
20:49
Aberdeen - Aberdeen
2nd Cheapest
Edinburgh - Waverley
2nd Cheapest
09:04
2h18m
11:22
Aberdeen - Aberdeen
Fastest
Edinburgh - Waverley
Fastest
09:04
2h18m
11:22
Aberdeen - Aberdeen
Edinburgh - Waverley
09:52
2h33m
12:25
Aberdeen - Aberdeen
Edinburgh - Waverley
Train Aberdeen to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Train Aberdeen to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure07:08
Distance92 miles
Latest train departure21:06
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Aberdeen to Edinburgh Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains10
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:08 - 21:06
Minimum PriceUS$24
Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Minimum Trip Duration2h17m
Average Train Trip Duration2h32m
Distance92 miles
Train Companies on This RouteScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Aberdeen - Edinburgh

The average train ticket price from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is US$30. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Aberdeen and Edinburgh is around 2h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 93 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
21/04
US$58
22/04
No data
Today
US$55
24/04
No data
25/04
No data
26/04
US$28
27/04
No data
28/04
US$18
The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was searched and found on 28 Apr 2024 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$63 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 US$18, which is on 2024-04-28.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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