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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD)
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- £22
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- £42
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 2 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 2 h 23 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 19
- 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 £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 19 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD), including 17 direct services.
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.
G8024118:36 2h38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 21:14 Aberdeen station (ABD) £22 1 One-way 0 changes- C01943
20:34 2h35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 23:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - C01971
10:31 2h32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 13:03 Aberdeen station (ABD) £27 1 One-way 0 changes - G80216
14:32 2h34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 17:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) £27 1 One-way 0 changes 
L87570 · L8691311:58 3h18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 15:16 Aberdeen station (ABD) £34 1 One-way 1 change
- C14632
11:30 2h20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 13:50 Aberdeen station (ABD) £55 1 One-way 0 changes - C14628
9:30 2h22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 11:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) £55 1 One-way 0 changes - C14639
15:30 2h24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 17:54 Aberdeen station (ABD) £49 1 One-way 0 changes - C14647
19:31 2h24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 21:55 Aberdeen station (ABD) £34 1 One-way 0 changes - C14575
6:30 2h26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 8:56 Aberdeen station (ABD) £55 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 7:29 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) trip
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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, Wednesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87044 | On time 21:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h40 | 0:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 12 November | |||||
| C14621 | 5:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h42 | 8:12 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14575 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 8:56 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14622 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h36 | 10:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14626 | 8:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h28 | 10:59 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14628 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 11:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01971 | 10:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h32 | 13:03 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14632 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h20 | 13:50 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87570 · L86913 | 11:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h18 | 15:16 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 change | |
| C14635 | 13:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 15:58 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80216 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 17:06 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14639 | 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 17:54 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87524 · W69898 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h53 | 18:53 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 1 change | |
| C14641 | 16:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 19:00 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14644 | 17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h39 | 20:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G01069 | 18:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 20:41 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80241 | 18:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h38 | 21:14 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14647 | 19:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 21:55 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01943 | 20:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h35 | 23:09 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen station (ABD)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen station (ABD) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen station (ABD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Aberdeen from Aberdeen city centre
Aberdeen train station facilities and services
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
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