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Outbound fromEdinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose by train
It takes an average of 1h 49m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose by train, over a distance of around 59 miles (95 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose and tickets for this journey start from £10.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:30 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Montrose | |
| Journey time | From 1h 42m | |
| Distance | 59 miles (95 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10.80 | |
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Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose in 1 hour 42 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 49 minutes to travel the 59 miles (95 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or ScotRail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Montrose by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Edinburgh (Waverley) to Montrose is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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