The average train between Livingston and Aberdeen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Livingston 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 Livingston and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Livingston to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Livingston to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Livingston to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Livingston and Aberdeen is 163.3 km. The road distance is 226 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.