The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Portlethen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Portlethen will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdeen for Portlethen on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Portlethen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Portlethen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 10 km
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€6 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 10m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Aberdeen to Portlethen trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Aberdeen and Portlethen from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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LNER
FAQs: Trains from Aberdeen to Portlethen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Portlethen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portlethen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Aberdeen, which is located around 0 miles (5 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Portlethen, located 0.6 miles (987 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aberdeen to Portlethen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, next to the school
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