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First and Last Service
On weekdays the first train departs Edinburgh at 05:30 arriving at Aberdeen at 08:12. The last train departs Edinburgh at 04:28 arriving at Aberdeen at 07:50. These timings are based on the "railway day" which begins at 04:30.
Journey Time
On trains operated by Caledonian Sleeper (CS) the average journey time is 3 hours and 19 minutes. On trains operated by London North Eastern Railway (GR) the average journey time is 2 hours and 35 minutes. On trains operated by ScotRail (SR) the average journey time is 2 hours and 29 minutes. On trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) the average journey time is 2 hours and 26 minutes. The overall average journey time between Edinburgh and Aberdeen is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Catering
Most trains operated by Caledonian Sleeper have a buffet car. Most trains operated by LNER (GR) have an onboard shop. Most trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) provide an at-seat trolley service. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.
Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group