It takes an average of 12h 12m to travel from Norwich to Aberdeen by train, over a distance of around 340 miles (547 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Norwich to Aberdeen and tickets for this journey start from £65.80 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:33 | |
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Last train | 22:40 | |
Departure station | Norwich | |
Arrival station | Aberdeen | |
Journey time | From 8h 1m | |
Distance | 340 miles (547 km) | |
Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £65.80 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, ScotRail, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
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The train from Norwich to Aberdeen usually takes 12 hours 12 minutes on average to travel 340 miles (547 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 8 hours 1 minute. You can expect to find 17 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Aberdeen, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Norwich to Aberdeen if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £65.80. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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The average journey time by train between Norwich and Aberdeen is 12 hours and 12 minutes, with around 17 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Norwich to Aberdeen is 8 hours and 1 minute.
Train ticket prices from Norwich to Aberdeen can start from as little as £65.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Norwich to Aberdeen. Travelling from Norwich to Aberdeen by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Norwich to Aberdeen leaves at 04:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Norwich to Aberdeen leaves at 22:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Norwich to Aberdeen cover a distance of around 340 miles (547 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Aberdeen to Norwich.
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