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London Euston – Crewe – Preston – Dundee – Aberdeen
Statistics
877 km route distance
Average travel speed of 85 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 21
bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (19 times as much)
1001 (A)
- London Euston
21:15 - Crewe
23:45 - Preston
00:30 - Dundee
06:05 - Aberdeen
07:40
London to Aberdeen
Trip duration 10:25
1002 (A)
- Aberdeen
21:43 - Dundee
23:09 - Preston
04:35 - Crewe
05:30 - London Euston
08:00
Aberdeen to London
Trip duration 10:17
Night train London – Aberdeen
Take the night train on your next trip to London or Aberdeen!
Have you ever travelled by night train to London or Aberdeen? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 877 km long train journey emits approximately 19 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the 1001 (A) + 1002 (A) train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in the UK – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
1001 (A) London Euston – Aberdeen
Night train 1001 (A) departs from London Euston at 21:15, and arrives at Aberdeen at 07:40. It has intermediate stops in Crewe, Preston and Dundee. The total trip duration is 10:25 hours. The train runs daily.
1002 (A) Aberdeen – London Euston
The return trip, night train 1002 (A), departs from Aberdeen at 21:43, and arrives at London Euston at 08:00. It has intermediate stops in Dundee, Preston and Crewe. The total trip duration is 10:17 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from London to Aberdeen
This night train line is operated by Caledonian Sleeper Ltd. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.