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

The cheapest way to get from Portlethen to Edinburgh is to bus via Union Square Bus Station which costs £9 - £35 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlethen to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portlethen and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roadside of Cookston and arriving at Haymarket Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Portlethen and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlethen and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Portlethen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portlethen and Edinburgh is 121 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlethen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £70.

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

The train from Portlethen to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Portlethen to Edinburgh bus from?

Portlethen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Roadside of Cookston station.

Where do I catch the Portlethen to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Portlethen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Portlethen to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Portlethen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Portlethen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Where does the Portlethen to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portlethen to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlethen to Edinburgh is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Portlethen to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portlethen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh
2h 17m
£30–70
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
3h 43m
£9–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roadside of Cookston to Haymarket StationE1
3h 11m
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from Portlethen to Edinburgh113.6 mi
2h 6m
£29–41
Train via Montrose
1. Take the train from Portlethen to MontroseAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2h 55m
£12–60

Portlethen to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Portlethen to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Roadside of Cookston to Haymarket Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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