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It takes an average of 9h 16m to travel from London to Aberdeen by train, over a distance of around 397 miles (640 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from London to Aberdeen and tickets for this journey start from £43.60 when you book in advance.
Travelling from London to Aberdeen by train
Want to know more about travelling from London to Aberdeen by train? You’ve come to the right place.
The fastest direct LNER services can take you from London to Aberdeen in 7 hours and 4 minutes and you’ll usually find around 6 trains a day running on this route from King’s Cross station up to Scotland. Although some services are direct, others will stop at Edinburgh Waverley, where you'll need to change to a ScotRail train to continue your journey.
Once you hop on your LNER train, you’ll enjoy comfortable seating, an onboard café and free WiFi as standard. If you fancy travelling in style on your way up to Edinburgh, why not check out LNER First Class too. Sit back and relax as you cross through Yorkshire, Cumbria, Newcastle, and Berwick-upon-Tweed before heading into the Lowlands of Scotland and crossing the Forth Rail Bridge outside Edinburgh, before continuing along the East coast of Scotland to Aberdeen.
Ready to book? Start a search for train tickets from London to Aberdeen in our Journey Planner at the top of the page or keep reading for FAQs and tips on finding cheap tickets, like travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard.
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Cheap train tickets from London to Aberdeen
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Aberdeen is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.