Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen by train

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Overview: trains from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:42 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 678
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey £186.71 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 45m
Train operators 17

Explore Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Gatwick Airport and Aberdeen

The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen start at £186.71. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Gatwick Airport and Aberdeen

If you are taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen, you will have 35 trains each day (with a departure every 16 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 01:21. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:54. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:42, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:19.

Average train travel time from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen

The quickest time by train is 8 hours and 3 minutes, travelling a total distance of 678 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Aberdeen.

FAQs about the train journey from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen

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

The total distance from Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen is 678 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.