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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Aberdeen takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station 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.

11h 18m
Duration
505 mi
Distance
£210
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff Central Station to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 46m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 504.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdeen via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 45m.

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