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Get from Montrose to Edinburgh
The journey takes about 1 hour 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montrose to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Montrose to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Montrose to Edinburgh start from R 223. The average price for this train route is around R 785. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montrose to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Montrose to Edinburgh is 1h 52m, covering a distance of 96 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 42m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Montrose to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Montrose to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Montrose to Edinburgh departs at 07:47. And the latest train departs at 20:09.
Which is the best train operator from Montrose to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Montrose to Edinburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Montrose to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Montrose to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Montrose to Edinburgh was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 209To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Montrose to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 209 to R 1 429 for a train ticket from Montrose to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 210, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually London North Eastern Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
