Cherbourg to Aberdeen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Aberdeen takes 17h 58m and the fastest train takes 14h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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.

17h 58m
Duration: 1,030 mi
Distance: £449
Average price: Every 4 hours
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13h 47m

£354–586

Cherbourg to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 5:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 17h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:42 PM → 5:08 PM
Arrives next day
28h 26m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 6:38 PM
Arrives next day
25h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:52 AM → 8:35 PM
14h 43m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 11:37 PM
15h 48m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
19h 43m • 4 changes
4:47 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
21h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 PM
15h 27m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 8:41 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 9:55 PM
14h 4m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 PM
15h 27m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 8:41 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 11:06 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 PM
15h 27m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 8:41 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 11:06 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 PM
15h 27m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 8:41 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 9:55 PM
14h 4m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 PM
15h 27m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 8:41 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 9:55 PM
14h 4m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg 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.

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Aberdeen via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 47m.

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