The average train between Cambridge and Aberdeen takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 4 times a day between Cambridge and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Cambridge to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Cambridge to Aberdeen train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cambridge and Aberdeen is 567.8 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Aberdeen via Peterborough in around 8h 6m.