The average train between Aberdeen and Leicester takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Leicester. 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 3 hours between Aberdeen and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Leicester station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Aberdeen to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Aberdeen and Leicester is 504.7 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley, Doncaster, and Sheffield in around 7h 48m.