The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to London
Cheapest price
£138
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
6 h 59 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
639 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to London will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £138.
To travel from Aberdeen to London you need to make at least one change.
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Y11848Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Aberdeen to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £37.
Distance: 639 km
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£129 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Aberdeen to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y38588+ Y11848 | On time 12:07 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h10 | 19:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y38590+ C40932 | On time 13:11 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h59 | 20:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Aberdeen to London
Trains from Aberdeen to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 639 km distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 639 km |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express from Aberdeen to London trainsLNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Aberdeen and London from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Aberdeen to London
With fourteen daily departures the journey from Aberdeen to London can be made in comfort either during the day or overnight. Some services are direct while others require a change at Edinburgh Waverley.
Which train companies go from Aberdeen to London?
Daytime trains from Aberdeen to London are operated by Virgin Trains East Coast while the Caledonian Sleeper departs twice every evening excluding Saturdays.
How long is the train from Aberdeen to London?
Virgin trains from Aberdeen to London take from 7 to 9 hours while the sleeper service takes 10 or 11 hours.
When are the first and last trains of the day from Aberdeen to London?
The first departure in the morning is at approximately 5:50 a.m. The last Virgin Trains East Coast service departs at around 4:00 p.m. while the Caledonian Sleepers leave at 8:10 and 9:45 p.m.
What facilities are available on trains from Aberdeen to London?
Free Wi-Fi is available on Virgin Trains East Coast services along with priority seating, luggage space, quiet carriages and toilets that include disabled access and baby changing facilities. The Food Bar sells a range of drinks and snacks. Two dogs or small domestic animals can travel free with each paying passenger. The overnight Caledonian Sleeper offers free Wi-Fi access and private sinks with towels along with shared toilets. Shower facilities can be found at departure and arrival stations. Breakfast is available at an extra charge and can be served either in the Lounge Car or sleeping compartment.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Aberdeen to London?
Departure Station: Trains from Aberdeen to London depart from Aberdeen Station in the city centre. It is adjacent to the bus terminal and has both bicycle storage facilities and car parking. Transport links are provided by taxis and local bus routes.
Arrival Station: Virgin Trains East Coast services arrive at London's King's Cross while the Caledonian Sleeper terminates at London Euston. There are bicycle storage units, car parking, bus terminals and taxi ranks at both stations. King's Cross St Pancras Station is on six London Underground lines while Euston is served by the Northern and Victoria Lines.
FAQs: Aberdeen to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and London
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 3
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park at the end of Station Road
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus 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
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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