The average train between Aberdeen and Birmingham takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Birmingham station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Aberdeen to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Aberdeen to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Birmingham is 518.6 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Street via Haymarket and Wolverhampton in around 7h 38m.