The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Aberdeen station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeen is 154 km. The road distance is 214 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.