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

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £47. 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 32m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 30 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 07:05. 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 44 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.

Train Edinburgh to Aberdeen from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:36	Haymarket	2h 33m	23:09	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:28	Waverley	2h 34m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:13	Waverley	2h 28m	20:41	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:28	Waverley	2h 34m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	18:13	Waverley	2h 28m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:17	Haymarket	2h 24m	20:41	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:31	Waverley	2h 35m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:27	Waverley	2h 35m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	18:13	Waverley	2h 28m	20:41	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Waverley	2h 37m	11:47	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	17:10	Haymarket	2h 19m	19:29	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	09:10	Waverley	2h 37m	11:47	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	09:35	Waverley	2h 39m	12:14	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	09:35	Waverley	2h 39m	12:14	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:33	Haymarket	2h 29m	13:02	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:28	Waverley	2h 34m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:36	Haymarket	2h 33m	23:09	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:28	Waverley	2h 34m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:36	Haymarket	2h 33m	23:09	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Haymarket	2h 15m	13:50	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:28	Waverley	2h 34m	13:02	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06	Aberdeen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:29 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £48	Average duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £123	Average duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £23	Average duration3h	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, CrossCountry

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 £10. The average price for this train route is around £47. 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 32m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 30 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 07:05. 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 44 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.

Best price found

24/11

£22

25/11

£22

Today

£22

27/11

£20

28/11

£22

29/11

£22

30/11

£20

01/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen was searched and found on 1 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 Edinburgh to Aberdeen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £116 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 £20, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.