Trains from London to Aberdeen from £80.10

Are you planning a trip to Scotland’s northeast coast to visit the ‘granite city’? Whether you’re catching the train to Aberdeen for a weekend filled with foodie delights and top-quality museums or a weekday business meeting or work trip, our guide is here to help with all the information you’ll need when booking a direct train to Aberdeen from London.

How do I go from London to Aberdeen by train?

There are two operators providing direct services from the UK’s capital up to Aberdeen: London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper. When deciding which option to go for, it might depend on when you’re looking to travel, as LNER operates daytime services, while the Caledonian Sleeper is an overnight sleeper service. Our journey planner is a great way to compare times and prices and book your next trip to Aberdeen. Below, you’ll find information on both options so you can decide which works best for you.

LNER Train to Aberdeen: Departing from London Kings Cross

London Kings Cross is a starting point for numerous mainline trains, including LNER’s direct services to Aberdeen. The station is well connected to local commuter and regional services as well as international trains from mainland Europe arriving at nearby St Pancras International.

With local bus services stopping on Euston Road, Good Way and York Way, sheltered bicycle storage and connections with six London Underground Lines (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria), London Kings Cross is easy to reach by train, tube, bus or bicycle.

On arrival at the station, facilities include:

• A selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, including the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾
• Showers
• Water fountains
• Baby changing facilities
• Accessible toilets
• Left luggage facilities
• ATMs
• Public Wi-Fi
• Seating areas

As well as the above, you’ll find a family lounge and an assisted travel lounge. Meanwhile, if you’ve opted for a First Class ticket for the train to Aberdeen, there’s an LNER First Class lounge available for use from two hours before your train departs.

LNER Train to Aberdeen: What to expect on board

Direct daytime trains from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen with LNER offer the fastest route for this journey with usual travel times of around 7 hours. On weekdays, there are three direct trains to Aberdeen from London Kings Cross each day (generally 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00) while weekend services are usually less frequent. Head over to our journey planner to check what’s available for your preferred dates.

On the way, your train will usually call at numerous stops including York, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Dundee. Standard LNER carriages feature comfortable, spacious seats, power sockets at every seat and free onboard Wi-Fi. There’s also a selection of drinks, snacks and sandwiches available to purchase either from the Café Bar or from the comfort of your seat with the ‘Let’s Eat at your seat’ service.

LNER Train to Aberdeen: First Class upgrades

Fancy upgrading to First Class? In LNER First Class carriages, you’ll enjoy wider seats with more legroom and larger tables alongside the at-seat power sockets and free Wi-Fi available throughout the train. Your First Class ticket also gives you access to complimentary food and drink from the First Class menu as well as First Class lounges at both London Kings Cross and Aberdeen stations.

First Class tickets are available through our journey planner. Simply choose your preferred journey and before proceeding to the payment screen, select ‘View 1st Class & More tickets’.

Caledonian Sleeper Train to Aberdeen: Departing from London Euston

If you prefer to speed through the UK’s countryside on an overnight train from London to Aberdeen, the Caledonian Sleeper service departs six nights per week from London Euston.

This convenient station in central London is well served by the London Underground with Northern and Victoria line services stopping at Euston underground station and Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Line services calling at nearby Euston Square underground station. Euston station is also served by the London Overground and local bus services, with options for sheltered bicycle storage if cycling is your preferred way to arrive.

There are plenty of facilities available before you board your Caledonian Sleeper train to Aberdeen, including:

• Public Wi-Fi
• ATMs
• Water fountains
• Left luggage facilities
• Waiting rooms
• Seating areas
• Accessible toilets
• Baby changing facilities
• A choice of shops, cafes and restaurants

If you’ve booked a Caledonian Double En-suite or Club En-suite ticket, you can also enjoy the Caledonian Sleeper Guest Lounge at London Euston. The guest lounge on platform 1 features a selection of complimentary hot drinks, soft drinks and snacks alongside hot food and alcoholic drinks available for purchase. There’s also Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, toilets and showers.

Caledonian Sleeper Train to Aberdeen: What to expect on board

The direct Caledonian Sleeper train from London Euston to Aberdeen whizzes its way from the UK’s capital to Scotland’s northeast coast in around 10 and a half hours. Departures are usually once per day, generally at 21:00 (Sundays) or 21:15 (Monday to Friday), with no service on Saturdays.

All passengers can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the train. There’s a variety of ticket types available depending on the type of seat or accommodation you would like overnight:

• Seated coach – generally the most cost-effective option. Seats have an adjustable head and footrest, plus a tray table, lockable storag,e and there’s the option to purchase food and drink through the at-seat service.
• Classic room – private rooms with twin bunk beds and a wash basin. Room service and breakfast can also be purchased onboard.
• Accessible double and twin rooms – private rooms with twin bunk beds or a double bed, in-room washbasin and adjacent accessible toilet.
• Club en-suite and Caledonian double en-suite rooms – private en-suite rooms with twin bunk beds or double beds. You can enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the Club Car or in your room as well as lounge access at Euston and Aberdeen stations.

How much does a train ticket from London to Aberdeen cost?

Fares for trains to Aberdeen from London can start from just £80.10, although average fares are usually between £100 and £150. Check out our journey planner to compare routes and prices, and don’t forget that one of the best ways to save money on train tickets is to book in advance. You can also consider travelling off-peak and making use of split tickets where available.

Arriving at Aberdeen Station

Whether you’ve opted for a daytime LNER train to Aberdeen or have slept away the journey on the Caledonian Sleeper service, before you know it, you’ll be hopping off at Aberdeen Station. Here you’ll find plenty of facilities for arriving passengers, including accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, showers, public Wi-Fi and ATMs. There’s also ample opportunity to grab a coffee or snack or catch up on some retail therapy, both on the station concourse and at Union Square shopping centre next door.

Aberdeen station is conveniently located within walking distance of many of the city’s top attractions, including Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and the city’s vibrant shops and restaurants. If you’re looking for suggestions of what to do, where to stay and places to eat while you’re in Aberdeen, be sure to check out our Aberdeen destination guide. Looking for onward travel? You’ll find direct trains to other popular Scottish destinations including Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow, meanwhile, ferry services depart from nearby Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall and Lerwick.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.