Trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Aberdeen to Edinburgh train information

Aberdeen Edinburgh train map

Train duration 2h36m
Arrival Edinburgh, Scotland
Departure Aberdeen, Scotland
Distance 93 Miles
Train operators Cross Country, ScotRail
Lowest train price from £20.10
Average train price £30.00
  • The trip between Aberdeen, located in Scotland and Edinburgh, situated in Scotland is well connected by trains. The trains are run by the following train operators: Cross Country, ScotRail.
  • There are 93 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is approximately 2h36m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Edinburgh from Aberdeen, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
  • We found trains from £20.10 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Aberdeen to Edinburgh train tickets

from £20.10 MORE 2h23m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £10.30 MORE 3h08m
from £14.80 MORE 3h17m
from £3.99 MORE 4h55m

Aberdeen - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Aberdeen - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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Days before Departure

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £11 when booking your ticket 1 month in advance which is 50% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Aberdeen to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Aberdeen and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Aberdeen and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£20.10 20/03/2024 09:04 ScotRail 1 day ago
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£20.80 20/03/2024 08:20 Cross Country 1 day ago
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£22.20 20/03/2024 09:52 1 day ago
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£26.70 20/03/2024 13:09 ScotRail 1 day ago
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£43.10 20/03/2024 12:07 ScotRail 1 day ago
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Waverley
£43.10 20/03/2024 11:01 ScotRail 1 day ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Aberdeen Edinburgh train

Discount Aberdeen - Edinburgh train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Aberdeen Edinburgh train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

  • The main benefit of getting a railcard is that you only need a few trips to earn as much money as you spent.

    You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you book after that, you will make savings.

    For instance, train tickets from Aberdeen to Edinburgh cost on average £29.33 (1). By dividing £88 by £29.33 (£88/£29.33 = 3), it appears that after only 4 one way trips from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, the card will have paid for itself.

  • The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for an entire year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Aberdeen to Edinburgh train £29.33 £19.56 £9.78 3.01

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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