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The average train between Heathrow and Aberdeen takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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.

9h 1m
Duration
536 mi
Distance
£225
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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8h 37m
£169–285

Heathrow to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Heathrow and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:43 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 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 6m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 6m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 6m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 536 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Aberdeen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 37m.

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