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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Aberdeen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 571, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Aberdeen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Aberdeen start from R 810. The average price for this train route is around R 2 759. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Aberdeen?
The average train journey time from London to Aberdeen is 7h 9m, covering a distance of 637 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 3m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Aberdeen?
The earliest train from London to Aberdeen departs at 09:03. And the latest train departs at 21:15.
Which is the best train operator from London to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Aberdeen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Aberdeen was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 154To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Aberdeen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 154 to R 8 251 for a train ticket from London to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 154, which is on 2026-02-03.
