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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portlethen is to bus via Union Square Bus Station which costs £8 - £21 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portlethen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Roadside of Cookston. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portlethen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portlethen is 121 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portlethen without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £70.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portlethen bus from?

Edinburgh to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portlethen train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portlethen is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portlethen bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Roadside of Cookston station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portlethen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portlethen is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Portlethen.

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

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Where can I stay near Portlethen?

There are 637+ hotels available in Portlethen.

Edinburgh to Portlethen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portlethen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 30m
£30–70
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h
£8–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Roadside of Cookstonbus E1
3h 23m
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portlethencar 113.1 mi
2h 9m
£28–40
Train via Montrose
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Montrose to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
2h 59m
£23–92

Edinburgh to Portlethen by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen once daily. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Roadside of Cookston every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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