The average train between Aviemore and Aberdeen takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore to Aberdeen. 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 Aviemore and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Aviemore to Aberdeen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Aberdeen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Aviemore to Aberdeen train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Aberdeen is 104.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Aberdeen via Inverness in around 3h 59m.