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Liverpool to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Aberdeen takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

7h
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
7h 11m
£105–216

Liverpool to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Liverpool and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail13h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Aberdeen via Preston and Haymarket in around 7h 11m.

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