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Buses replace trains between Dundee and Aberdeen on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 16 January 2027 to Sunday 17 January 2027

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Train operators affected

  • CrossCountry
  • LNER
  • ScotRail

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Plymouth / Edinburgh and Aberdeen

LNER between London Kings Cross and Aberdeen

ScotRail between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh / Dundee / Montrose and Aberdeen, and between Perth and Inverurie

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Dundee and Montrose, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

No trains will run between Dundee and Aberdeen.

Late night replacement buses will run between Edinburgh / Dundee and Aberdeen.

You can use LNER or ScotRail services for travel between Dundee and Aberdeen at no extra cost.

LNER:

An amended and reduced service will run between Edinburgh and Dundee.

Replacement buses will run between;

  • Dundee and Aberdeen (direct)

  • Dundee and Aberdeen (calling at Arbroath, Montrose and Stonehaven)

ScotRail:

It is not yet known how ScotRail will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with CrossCountry, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with LNER or ScotRail, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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