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Portlethen to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Portlethen to Edinburgh, starting from 14,00 EUR and averaging 55,03 EUR. The entire journey takes no more than 2 год 17 хв. 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
20:16 2 год 30 хв, Direct Portlethen	22:46 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
20:47 2 год 43 хв, Changes required Portlethen	23:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
22:34 8 год 21 хв, Changes required Portlethen	06:55 +1 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

2 год 17 хв

Distance

140 km

Price

14,00 EUR*

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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Portlethen to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Portlethen to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Portlethen to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Portlethen to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Portlethen to Edinburgh Train Route Details