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Montrose Museum
Local museum covering Montrose’s history, art and seafaring heritage in a prominent neoclassical building.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£118
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
6 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
8 h 57 m
Trains on 20 Sept
2
Distance
597 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Montrose is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from London to Montrose you need to make at least one change.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Montrose among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £144, while a flight costs an average of £231.
Distance: 597 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£144 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Montrose:
A train is £87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Montrose costing on average £231.
Other travel options to Montrose take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3h 11m sooner (6h 11m by train vs 9h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £144 compared to roughly £124 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from London to Montrose run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 but you can travel from only £43 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 597 km distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 597 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Montrose — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montrose trip today.
Local museum covering Montrose’s history, art and seafaring heritage in a prominent neoclassical building.
Small aviation museum at Montrose Air Station with aircraft, artefacts and exhibits on Britain’s first operational military airfield.
Gallery and museum space celebrating the life of AC/DC singer Bon Scott and aspects of local social history.
Long sandy beach popular for walking, wildlife watching and broad coastal views beside the North Sea.
Large tidal basin and nature reserve known for birdwatching, peaceful paths and viewpoints close to the town.
Wide expanse of seafront grassland ideal for walks, sea views and easy access to Montrose Beach and the war memorial.
Traditional Scottish soup with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. It is closely associated with east coast fishing towns and is a local comfort food.
Smoked haddock from nearby Arbroath, hot-smoked over hardwood. It is one of Angus’s best-known foods and a classic regional speciality.
Minced sheep offal with oats, suet and spices, cooked in a casing. Scotland’s national dish remains a traditional choice across Angus.
Well-liked Italian restaurant for pizza, pasta and grilled dishes, with friendly service and an easy-going setting.
Traditional harbour-side pub and restaurant serving Scottish classics, seafood and drinks in a casual local atmosphere.
Popular café and restaurant known for brunch, home baking and relaxed modern surroundings in central Montrose.
Montrose is moderately priced for Scotland. Hotels can be seasonal, while pub meals, cafés and local transport are usually manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change, not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Montrose 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 Montrose, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Montrose trains use the London Kings Cross to Montrose station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Montrose train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Montrose is 1 km from Montrose city centre. Public transport options include:
Montrose has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Montrose.
Ticket office support is available at Montrose. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montrose: Parking, WC.
Available at Montrose: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montrose: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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