The average train between London and Portlethen takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between London and Portlethen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Portlethen at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London to Portlethen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from London to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Portlethen station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
London to Portlethen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Portlethen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Portlethen station.
Book your London to Portlethen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Portlethen is 631 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Portlethen via Edinburgh Waverley and Montrose in around 7h 56m.