What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square Bus Station station and arriving at Roadside of Cookston. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

The distance between Aberdeen and Portlethen is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Portlethen without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

The train from Aberdeen to Portlethen takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Portlethen bus from?

Aberdeen to Portlethen bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Portlethen train from?

Aberdeen to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Aberdeen to Portlethen bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Portlethen bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Roadside of Cookston station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Portlethen train arrive?

Aberdeen to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portlethen station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Portlethen is 7 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Aberdeen to Portlethen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Portlethen?

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Where can I stay near Portlethen?

There are 349+ hotels available in Portlethen.

Aberdeen to Portlethen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Portlethen by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Portlethentrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
10 min
£5–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Roadside of Cookstonbus X7
17 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdeen to Portlethentaxi 6.7 mi
10 min
£17–21
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Portlethencar 6.7 mi
10 min
£2–3

Aberdeen to Portlethen by train

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Portlethen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Portlethen hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Roadside of Cookston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Ember also services this route every 30 minutes.

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