Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 55m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£54–111

Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link. 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 Edinburgh Airport Rail Link at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link? 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.

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Haymarket every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Two other operators also service this route.

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