City to city
Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train
Aberdeen → Edinburgh Waverley
- Fastest
- ≈ 2h 18m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 28m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry
Trains link Aberdeen (Aberdeen) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Waverley) in about 2h 18m at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh take?
The fastest trains cover Aberdeen to Edinburgh in about 2h 18m; a typical journey takes around 2h 28m.
Is there a direct train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Yes: direct trains run between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Waverley.
Legendary routes through Aberdeen or Edinburgh
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Aberdeen–Inverness Line Aberdeen → Inverness
- CrossCountry Aberdeen → Plymouth
- Belmond Royal Scotsman Edinburgh → Edinburgh
More trains from Aberdeen
- Aberdeen → Glasgow ≈ 2h 37m · direct
- Aberdeen → London ≈ 6h 50m · direct
More train routes in United Kingdom.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.