The average train between Edinburgh and Montrose takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Montrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Montrose. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Montrose at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Montrose station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
Edinburgh to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.
Book your Edinburgh to Montrose train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Montrose is 95.6 km. The road distance is 142 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Three other operators also service this route.