The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 17 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Aberdeen station (ABD) every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 148 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y65950 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h17 | 14:47 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65957 | On time 13:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 15:57 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23477 | On time 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h36 | 17:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65965 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 17:54 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65969 | On time 16:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 18:59 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65974 | On time 17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h39 | 20:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00141 | On time 18:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h38 | 21:13 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65977 | On time 19:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 21:55 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00143 | On time 20:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h38 | 23:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65981 | On time 21:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h40 | 00:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65915 | On time 05:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h42 | 08:12 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65729 | On time 06:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 08:56 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65926 | On time 07:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h36 | 10:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65933 | On time 08:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h28 | 10:59 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65940 | On time 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 11:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23476 | On time 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 13:02 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65946 | On time 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h20 | 13:50 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 20:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen station (ABD) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen station (ABD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen station (ABD)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
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