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Bournemouth to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Aberdeen takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

10h 59m
Duration
628 mi
Distance
£264
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
9h 58m
£201–359

Bournemouth to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper14h 13m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Aberdeen? 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.

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  • Distance: 628.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Aberdeen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 58m.

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