The average train between West Lothian and Aberdeen takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from West Lothian 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 West Lothian and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Lothian is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Lothian to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from West Lothian station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
West Lothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
West Lothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your West Lothian to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between West Lothian and Aberdeen is 161.3 km. The road distance is 226 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.