What is the cheapest way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £15 - £23 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Co-op and arriving at Queensferry Street via Nethergate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Montrose and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montrose and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Montrose to Edinburgh?

The distance between Montrose and Edinburgh is 89 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

How do I travel from Montrose to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Montrose to Edinburgh?

The train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Edinburgh bus from?

Montrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Co-op station.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Edinburgh train from?

Montrose to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Montrose station.

Train or bus from Montrose to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Montrose to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Montrose to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Montrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Montrose to Edinburgh train arrive?

Montrose to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Montrose to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Edinburgh is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Montrose to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Montrose to Edinburgh?

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There are 4 ways to get from Montrose to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
1h 54m
£26–75
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
3h 22m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
2h 59m
£17–30
Drive 84 mi
1. Drive from Montrose to Edinburghcar 84 mi
1h 48m
£21–30

Montrose to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 88.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to Queensferry Street via Bus Station and Nethergate in around 2h 59m.

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