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TomorrowApr 26
from $35
SunApr 27
from $27
MonApr 28
from $24
TueApr 29
from $24
WedApr 30
from $24
ThuMay 1
from $26
FriMay 2
from $26
SatMay 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Aberdeen
    Departure location: Aberdeen
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Aberdeen
    Departure location: Aberdeen
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Aberdeen
    Departure location: Aberdeen
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Aberdeen
    Departure location: Aberdeen
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Aberdeen
    Departure location: Aberdeen
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.

Average Price$10 - $44Average Duration3h 36m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$12 - $165Average Duration2h 28m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $15Average Duration2h 20m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Aberdeen to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$35
Average train trip duration2h 28m
Number of daily trains25
Earliest train departure5:57am
Distance92 miles (148 km)
Latest train departure9:35pm

Aberdeen to Edinburgh Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$72
04/24
$72
Today
$29
04/26
$35
04/27
$27
04/28
$24
04/29
$24
04/30
$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $156 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 $24 which is on 2025-04-28.

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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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