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Travel across Scotland for less

Relax as the scenery of the Scottish coast flashes by while you travel from Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

With LNER, not only will you arrive feeling ready for the day ahead thanks to our comfy seats and range of refreshments, but you'll also have that little bit extra spending money left in your pocket.
Average travel time
2h 36m
Distance
92 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£19.60

Standard Class

Sunday 2 Jun 2024
From
£13.20

First Class

Thursday 2 May 2024
From
£37.20

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for Edinburgh to Aberdeen

First train 10:27 Last train 18:36

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Visit the Granite City for less

It couldn't be simpler to find affordable train tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, and with real-time updates, you're in safe hands.

LNER trains arrive and depart at Aberdeen station, located on Guild Street in the city centre, next to Union Square.

Things to do in Aberdeen

Aberdeen's rich maritime history is just one of the many things which attracts visitors to the so-called Granite City.

Where to eat in Aberdeen

Be inspired by LNER's pick of the best places to eat in Aberdeen.

Get a little extra with your journey

No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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RELATED FAQS

Are there direct trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen?

Direct LNER trains travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with a travel time of just over 2h 36m.

During the week, there are approximately 3 direct LNER trains per day between 10:28 and 20:34.

Which rail lines go through Aberdeen?

Currently, the train lines via Aberdeen station are LNER, ScotRail, and Caledonian Sleeper.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Edinburgh and Aberdeen?

Unfortunately, no Season Tickets are available at the moment for this journey.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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