Trains from Luton to Aberdeen

Taking the Luton to Aberdeen train will give you some great views of the East of England and Scotland, with the trip over the Forth Bridge being a highlight. You'll need to take a Thameslink service from Luton to St Pancras International, before switching to a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley (the two London stations are just a 5-minute walk away from each other). From Edinburgh, a ScotRail train will complete your journey to Aberdeen.

Onboard all London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services, there are First Class carriages and a Quiet Coach available. You'll find the buffet car (called The Foodbar) located either in coach J or H, where you can purchase hot and cold food and drink throughout the day. First Class passengers can enjoy complimentary WiFi, while those seated in Standard can pay a small fee for the service.

Visit our Thameslink and Scotrail pages to get more information on what onboard services are available on these trains.

Luton to Aberdeen Route Information

Leaving Luton, you’ll reach London fairly quickly. After the short walk from St Pancras to King’s Cross, you’ll find yourself on board the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service out of King’s Cross in no time at all. You’ll pass through Peterborough, the site of the locomotive steam train speed record, set by the ‘Mallard’ at 125mph. You'll see a sign commemorating this feat just after the station. The train will then take you through York, the spiritual home of the train network, with the National Railway Museum situated here.

Try and grab a seat on the right, because as you pass Newcastle and head into Northumbria, you'll get a front-row seat for the best coastal sights. Two-thirds into the journey and you'll reach Edinburgh, where you can change for a ScotRail train. The final send-off from Edinburgh is spectacular, as you cross the 1.5-mile-long Forth Bridge.

From there, you’ll continue travelling along the East Coast of Scotland, across the River Tay at Dundee, before pulling into Aberdeen shortly after.

Things to do in Aberdeen

Take a look at Balmoral Castle, one of the official Royal residences for Her Majesty the Queen. A visit to the Tolbooth is highly recommended as it's a historic jail which gives you a mesmerising insight into medieval Scotland. Finally, take a trip to the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, which offers a rich history of Aberdeen’s proud nautical tradition.