How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen start at $18. The average price for this train route is around $69. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 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 7:13am. The latest train departs at 10:10pm.

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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 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 5.0.

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 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Aberdeen from $17

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:37am	Haymarket	2h 26m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:13pm	Waverley	2h 28m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:31am	Waverley	2h 35m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:30am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:02pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:13pm	Waverley	2h 28m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aberdeen on March 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:18pm	Haymarket	2h 23m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Haymarket	2h 15m	1:50pm	Aberdeen	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Waverley	2h 36m	10:06am	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	10:31am	Waverley	2h 32m	1:03pm	Aberdeen	No tags
Train	6:14pm	Waverley	2h 27m	8:41pm	Aberdeen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:38 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 2 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day

2h 32mAverage Duration

149 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $88	Average Duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $228	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, RegioJet, CrossCountry

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 $18. The average price for this train route is around $69. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 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 7:13am. The latest train departs at 10:10pm.
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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 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 5.0.
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 4.5 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

03-23

$48

03-24

$48

Today

$40

03-26

$35

03-27

$43

03-28

$17

03-29

No data

03-30

$42

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen was searched and found on Mar 28, 2026 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $214 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 $17 which is on 2026-03-28.

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.