The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport 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 Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Aberdeen Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 151 km
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3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport trains for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h48 | 11:19 Aberdeen Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ScotRail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ScotRail, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ScotRail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:31, the last at 18:36. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 08:31 |
Last train 18:36 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen Airport from £7. 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 Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aberdeen Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aberdeen Airport
- 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.
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