How to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for Montrose to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montrose to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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Driving

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$32

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

London North Eastern Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Montrose to Edinburgh:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montrose to Edinburgh costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montrose and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Montrose to Edinburgh

How to get from Montrose to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11838
    10:33 AM1h52
    Montrose station (MTS)
    12:25 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11830
    8:33 AM1h52
    Montrose station (MTS)
    10:25 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailY38584
    9:41 AM1h42
    Montrose station (MTS)
    11:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC74726
    8:58 AM1h56
    Montrose station (MTS)
    10:54 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailY38586
    11:37 AM1h46
    Montrose station (MTS)
    1:23 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailY38589
    12:45 PM1h43
    Montrose station (MTS)
    2:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Montrose to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montrose to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montrose and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Montrose to Edinburgh:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montrose to Edinburgh costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Montrose to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

The distance from Montrose to Edinburgh is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Montrose to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montrose and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montrose to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Montrose station (MTS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montrose to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montrose to Edinburgh:
  • 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Montrose to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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