London to Aberdeen train
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Fastest train times from London to Aberdeen
Fastest Journey
6 h 53 m
Average
7 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
639 km
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Aberdeen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from London to Aberdeen
 | Distance | 396 miles (639 km) |
 | Average train duration | 7 h 6 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £137 (€152) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or Lumo |
Trains from London to Aberdeen cover the 396 miles (639 km) long route taking on average 7 h 6 min with our travel partners like Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or Lumo. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £50, but the average price of train tickets is £137. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Aberdeen.
Train providers: ScotRail and CrossCountry trains London to Aberdeen
Travel between London and Aberdeen from £50 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Aberdeen from London you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry tickets from London to Aberdeen are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with CrossCountry to Aberdeen from London all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current CrossCountry train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 396 miles (639 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest London to Aberdeen routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best CrossCountry London to Aberdeen train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Aberdeen with CrossCountry!
Find cheap tickets for ScotRail trains to Aberdeen from London on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date London to Aberdeen train timetable from ScotRail, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 396 miles (639 km) journey from London to Aberdeen, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains from London to Aberdeen in the Omio app, you can check to see if the ScotRail trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the ScotRail train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Aberdeen from London and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train to Aberdeen from London with ScotRail!
Trains from London to Aberdeen: Journey Details
Direct trains from London to Aberdeen leave every day, but most services operate with a brief stop in Edinburgh. There is a daily direct service that leaves London Kings Cross in the morning, two in the afternoon and a late service as well. All direct services are provided by Virgin Trains East Coast. The journey takes around 7 hours 30 minutes and some indirect services take the same amount of time.
Taking the Train from London
Direct services with Virgin Trains leave from London Kings Cross, which can be found to the north of central London, not far from Euston. Kings Cross is well connected to northern and southern parts of the capital via the Tube, and local buses link it to the West End as well. Regular night bus services mean that getting to Kings Cross should be simple at any time of night. However, for airport transfers, taxis may well be the quickest and easiest option.
Getting into Aberdeen by Train
Christened the "Granite City", Aberdeen is steeped in history. It is surrounded by the wild coast of north-east Scotland, with superb golf courses and locations for fishing, hiking and climbing. Trains from London to Aberdeen get into the city's main train station at Union Square. The station is directly next to the main bus station as well, making connection to outlying suburbs or the centre easy. The station is also just a mile from the Ferry Terminal, for anyone travelling on to Scandinavia or the oil fields. There are also 6 night bus services in Aberdeen, which will be useful for late night arrivals from London.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Aberdeen
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Aberdeen.
Passengers board their train most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Aberdeen and need to travel approximately 0.2 miles (311 m) from the train station to the city centre in Aberdeen.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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