The average train between Portobello and Aberdeen takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portobello 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 Portobello and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Portobello to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Portobello to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Portobello to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portobello and Aberdeen is 146.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route.