How much is the train ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh start from R 215. The average price for this train route is around R 788. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Edinburgh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:35.

Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh from R 201

Next train departures

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 25 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	16:04	Aberdeen	2h 22m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	16:04	Aberdeen	2h 28m	18:32	Waverley	No tags
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 31m	20:49	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:04	Aberdeen	2h 28m	18:32	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 26 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 27 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 28 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 12m	11:17	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 25m	09:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 25m	09:35	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 30 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:18	Aberdeen	2h 25m	20:43	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 31 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:52	Aberdeen	2h 27m	12:19	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 1 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 26m	10:18	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	09:05	Aberdeen	2h 13m	11:18	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:10	Aberdeen	2h 28m	09:38	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:52	Aberdeen	2h 33m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:20	Aberdeen	2h 34m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:19 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

111bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

149 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 206 - R 1 077	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 215 - R 2 854	Average duration2h 34m	CO₂ emissions 4kg 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

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh start from R 215. The average price for this train route is around R 788. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:35.
Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
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

23/03

R 208

24/03

R 207

Today

R 497

26/03

R 465

27/03

R 478

28/03

R 575

29/03

R 422

30/03

R 420

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 207

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 R 207 to R 2 627 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 R 420, which is on 2026-03-30.

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.