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Cardiff Central Station to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Aberdeen takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. 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
£230
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
9h 45m
£181–343

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 10:21 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.

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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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