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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portgower?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portgower. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Portgower via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portgower?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portgower is 254 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Portgower, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portgower bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portgower?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portgower bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portgower?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portgower is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Portgower.

Where can I stay near Portgower?

There are 243+ hotels available in Portgower.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portgower 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hallbus X99
6h 27m
£58–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Portgowerbus Ember
6h 47m
£25–36
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portgowercar 218.3 mi
4h 15m
£54–77
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hallbus X99
6h 54m
£40–53
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Broratrain Inverness - Wick
8h 7m
£82–222

Edinburgh to Portgower by train and bus

36Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Portgower via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portgower Inn Road via Inverness, Brora, and Station Square in around 8h 7m.

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