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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portgordon?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portgordon. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Cross Lane via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portgordon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portgordon is 215 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 18m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portgordon bus from?

Edinburgh to Portgordon bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portgordon?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 18m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portgordon bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portgordon bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portgordon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portgordon is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Portgordon.

Where can I stay near Portgordon?

There are 411+ hotels available in Portgordon.

Edinburgh to Portgordon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
7h 18m
£68–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 25m
£31–44
Drive 161.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portgordoncar 161.5 mi
3h 19m
£40–57
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
7h 31m
£39–53
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 38m
£81–165

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portgordon.

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cross Lane via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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