Trains 

The main Grampian towns and cities have direct mainline rail links to London, Birmingham and Plymouth plus excellent local train services run by Scotrail. The direct train journey to Aberdeen from London is scenic and relaxing as it travels along the east coast via Perth and Dundee.

Aberdeen is the main railway station for the rail network across the Grampian Highlands and Royal Deeside. From Aberdeen there are hourly trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh plus services north to Inverness and onwards to the Highlands & Islands.

• To Aberdeen direct by train from London Kings Cross in 7 hours
• To Aberdeen by overnight sleeper dep. London Euston 21:05, arrive 07.35 next morning
• To Aberdeen direct by train from Edinburgh in 2 hours 30 mins
• To Perth direct by train from London Kings Cross in 6 hours
• To Perth from Edinburgh in 1 hour
• To Dundee direct by train from London Kings Cross in 5 hours 45 mins
• To Dundee from Edinburgh in 1 hour

Scotrail operate the railway network, stations & trains within Scotland, their overnight Caledonian sleeper trains from London are always popular.

• Overnight train services between London Euston & Scotland
• Destinations include Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Fort William & more
• Depart London Euston 21:05, arrive 07:35 Aberdeen, 10 hours 30 mins journey
• Reclining, sleeping seats available
• Single 1st class cabin - room service and free newspaper
• Twin berth standard cabins - may have to share
• Specially adapted disabled accessible berth and toilet facilities
• All berths are non-smoking
• Lounge car with snacks, soft, hot and alcoholic drinks
• Combine with Eurostar to and from Europe on one ticket
• Apex, family, group and other discounts available