The average train between Canterbury and Aberdeen takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 2 hours between Canterbury and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Aberdeen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Canterbury to Aberdeen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Aberdeen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Canterbury to Aberdeen train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Aberdeen is 683.9 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Aberdeen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 34m.