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Portlethen to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Portlethen to Edinburgh, starting from €13.91 and averaging €54.68. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 17m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:38 2h 51m, Changes required Portlethen	15:29 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
13:36 2h 48m, Changes required Portlethen	16:24 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
14:20 3h 36m, Changes required Portlethen	17:56 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
14:22 3h 3m, Changes required Portlethen	17:25 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
16:15 2h 17m, Direct Portlethen	18:32 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
17:19 2h 40m, Changes required Portlethen	19:59 Paris	Find Tickets

Portlethen to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

05:40

Last train

22:34

Departure station

Portlethen

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

2h 17m

Distance

140 km

Price

€13.91*

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Portlethen to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Portlethen to Edinburgh. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Portlethen to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Portlethen to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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Portlethen to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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