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Trains from St Albans City to Aberdeen

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Trains to Aberdeen from St Albans City

First train

03:48

Last train

22:37

Departure stationSt Albans City
Arrival stationAberdeen
Journey time

From 7h 53m

Distance

379 miles (610 km)

Frequency

29 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from St Albans City to Aberdeen?

Check out the next trains departing from St Albans City to Aberdeen for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
09:1317:067h 53m, 2 changes
09:4317:548h 11m, 3 changes
10:4318:538h 10m, 4 changes
10:4319:008h 17m, 3 changes
11:4320:098h 26m, 3 changes
12:4320:417h 58m, 3 changes
13:1321:148h 1m, 2 changes
13:4321:558h 12m, 3 changes
15:1323:097h 56m, 2 changes
15:4300:098h 26m, 3 changes

Trains to Aberdeen from St Albans City

Want to travel from St Albans City to Aberdeen by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 9 hours 40 minutes to travel from St Albans City to Aberdeen by train. You'll find on average 29 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Aberdeen by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Thameslink.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from St Albans City to Aberdeen?

Want to know more about your journey from St Albans City to Aberdeen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Aberdeen from St Albans City?

To travel to Aberdeen from St Albans City, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 9 hours and 40 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 7 hours and 53 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from St Albans City to Aberdeen?

Trains from St Albans City to Aberdeen take an average of 9 hours and 40 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 7 hours and 53 minutes. You'll usually find 29 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between St Albans City and Aberdeen by train?

The quickest journey time between St Albans City and Aberdeen by train is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Are there direct trains from St Albans City to Aberdeen?

No, there are no direct trains running from St Albans City to Aberdeen, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Aberdeen?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for St Albans City to Aberdeen is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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