Train London to Portlethen from £180 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between London and Portlethen takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Portlethen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 57m
Duration: 526 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen

7h 55m

£153–231

London to Portlethen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between London and Portlethen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Portlethen at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:03 AM → 7:55 PM
9h 52m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:35 PM
8h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from London to Portlethen.

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Distance: 526 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between London, England and Portlethen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 7h 6m.

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