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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Aberdeen to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and The Scottish Borders. 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 The Scottish Borders at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 22m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to The Scottish Borders? 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.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to The Scottish Borders.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 14m.

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