The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Portlethen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Portlethen will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdeen for Portlethen on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:20 AM0h10Aberdeen10:30 AMPortlethen$81One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM0h10Aberdeen10:30 AMPortlethen$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Portlethen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Portlethen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Portlethen:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Portlethen costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Portlethen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (10m by train vs 15m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Portlethen train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Portlethen trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 AM Aberdeen | 0h10 | 10:30 AM Portlethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Aberdeen to Portlethen by train or bus
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Why should you book Aberdeen to Portlethen trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Aberdeen to Portlethen.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Aberdeen to Portlethen.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Aberdeen to Portlethen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Portlethen trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Portlethen from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
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FAQs: Trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Portlethen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portlethen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aberdeen to Portlethen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, next to the school
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