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Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.00, with average prices for this route around £5.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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الأربعاء, 27 أغسطس
الخميس, 28 أغسطس
الجمعة, 29 أغسطس
السبت, 30 أغسطس
الأحد, 31 أغسطس
الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
14:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	17:06 Aberdeen	2 hours 36 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
15:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	17:54 Aberdeen	2 hours 24 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
16:29 Edinburgh (Waverley)	18:59 Aberdeen	2 hours 30 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
17:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	20:09 Aberdeen	2 hours 39 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
17:38 Edinburgh (Waverley)	21:32 Aberdeen	3 hours 54 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
18:35 Edinburgh (Waverley)	21:13 Paris	2 hours 38 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train Route Details

First train

04:28

Last train

23:10

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Aberdeen

Journey time

2 hours 20 minutes

Distance

149 km

Price

£5.00*

Train operators

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Aberdeen train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Edinburgh to Aberdeen Train prices and times

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