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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portlethen (PLN)

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18

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

2hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:01

first / last train

1

direct trains

2

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portlethen (PLN)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen , with 1 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 50 mins.

ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:30
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    08:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    3 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:32
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    10:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:47
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    3 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    12:32
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    10:28
    2 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    14:20
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    16:14
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    14:30
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    17:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    18:40
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    20:15
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    17:30
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    20:47
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    18:35
    2 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    21:20
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    19:31
    2 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    22:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    21:31
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    00:20
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    22:58
    8 hrs 1 min 1 change
    06:59
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    23:18
    8 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    07:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    23:56
    8 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Portlethen
    Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Portlethen Station

Station name Portlethen (PLN)
Address Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 1 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlethen

ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Portlethen, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.