Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:36pm	Waverley	2h 38m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:35pm	Haymarket	2h 19m	5:54pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:28pm	Waverley	2h 30m	3:58pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:32pm	Waverley	2h 34m	5:06pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:28pm	Waverley	2h 30m	3:58pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:36pm	Waverley	2h 38m	9:14pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:31am	Waverley	2h 28m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:38pm	Haymarket	2h 37m	9:15pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:35am	Haymarket	2h 21m	11:56am	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 44m	1:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 44m	1:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:33pm	Waverley	2h 42m	9:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Waverley	2h 47m	11:50am	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:05pm	Haymarket	2h 26m	7:31pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Waverley	2h 47m	11:50am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:29am	Waverley	2h 50m	12:19pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:29am	Waverley	2h 50m	12:19pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35pm	Waverley	2h 46m	9:21pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:29am	Waverley	2h 50m	12:19pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35pm	Waverley	2h 46m	9:21pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on October 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:34pm	Waverley	2h 43m	11:17pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:35am	Haymarket	2h 21m	11:56am	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 44m	1:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:31am	Waverley	2h 44m	1:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:28am	Waverley	2h 31m	10:59am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:33pm	Waverley	2h 42m	9:15pm	Aberdeen	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

90bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

151 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $91	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $237	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

ScotRail

2.8/516 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4.0/533 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi4.3

CrossCountry

4.2/548 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi3.6

GB train companies:FlixTrain, RegioJet, 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 $20. The average price for this train route is around $71. 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 31m 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 23 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 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 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 4.3.
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 4.1 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

10-03

$39

10-04

$101

Today

$49

10-06

$31

10-07

$31

10-08

$31

10-09

$41

10-10

$39

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen was searched and found on Oct 8, 2026 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $219 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 $31 which is on 2026-10-08.

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.