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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Montrose
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Montrose among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 18m faster (1h 49m by train vs 2h 7m by car) and roughly $39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 vs $74). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Montrose
How to get from Edinburgh to Montrose by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Montrose is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G802316:36 PM1h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:25 PMMontrose station (MTS)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G802316:36 PM1h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:25 PMMontrose station (MTS)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1461612:38 PM1h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:22 PMMontrose station (MTS)$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G802082:34 PM1h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:25 PMMontrose station (MTS)$261One-way0 transfers
- G080379:10 AM1h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:02 AMMontrose station (MTS)$311One-way0 transfers
- C146244:00 PM1h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:55 PMMontrose station (MTS)$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Montrose:
A train is $52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Montrose costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Montrose take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Montrose as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Montrose station (MTS).
- Travel with Ember to go to Montrose by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Montrose by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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