The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£264
Average price
£265
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Aberdeen will cost around £265 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £264.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester for Aberdeen 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 505 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 2 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 train, coach and flight for Leicester to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a flight costs an average of £43.
Distance: 505 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£167 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Aberdeen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:14 Leicester | 7h52 | 16:06 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Aberdeen
Distance 505 km |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 51m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 15:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Aberdeen trainsCrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Aberdeen from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Aberdeen train

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- 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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