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The average train between Central London and Aberdeen takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London 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.

8h 40m
Duration
529 mi
Distance
£221
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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8h 17m
£165–281

Central London to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 21m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 5m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 52m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 40m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 5m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 9m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 56m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 5m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 9m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London 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 Central London to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Aberdeen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 17m.

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