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The average train between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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.

8h 11m
Duration
521 mi
Distance
£216
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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£160–276

Waterloo Station to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Waterloo Station and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 21m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 15m • 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 38m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 43m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Aberdeen via Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 4m.

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