The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Edinburgh will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 4 trains that leave Aberdeen for Edinburgh on Sat, Jan 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
Y11837+
Y39062
Y38588
Y38583
Y38587
Y38583
Y38587
Y38588
Y11837+
Y39062Aberdeen - EdinburghCompare ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€31 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y38593 | On time 2:03 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h21 | 4:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11858 | On time 2:52 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h35 | 5:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y38595 | On time 4:04 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h28 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39541 · Y39181 | On time 4:29 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 3h14 | 7:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y39850 · Y39025 | On time 5:14 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h58 | 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y11873 | On time 6:18 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h31 | 8:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
Y38583 | On time 9:05 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h20 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11837+ Y39062 | On time 9:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 3h18 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y38587 | On time 11:01 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h21 | 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y38588 | On time 12:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h24 | 2:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train or bus
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 03
Jan 04
Jan 05
Jan 06
Jan 07
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Why should you book Aberdeen to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
ScotRail as well as LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper offer trains services from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
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, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ScotRail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While ScotRail tickets can be bought on ScotRail's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper to help you choose the right option for your journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Aberdeen to Edinburgh trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Aberdeen and Edinburgh from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
LNER
CrossCountry
Caledonian Sleeper
Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
- 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 - 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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 in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
Most popular train connections from Aberdeen
More options for your journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

