The average train between London and Aberdeen takes 38h 19m and the fastest train takes 38h 13m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from London 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 5 times a week between London and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from London is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Aldershot and take an average of 38h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 19m.
London to Aberdeen train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from London station.
London to Aberdeen train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aberdeen Amtrak Station.
Book your London to Aberdeen train tickets online with VIA Rail and Amtrak.
The distance between London and Aberdeen is 573.2 km. The road distance is 1,201 km.
You can take a train from London to Aberdeen Amtrak Station via Aldershot, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 56m.
