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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower is to bus via George Street 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 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portgower?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Portgower. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hall via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portgower?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portgower is 254 miles. The road distance is 219.2 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 £50 - £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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portgower?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portgower is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portgower bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portgower bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portgower?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portgower is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Portgower.

Where can I stay near Portgower?

There are 228+ 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
£54–165
Bus via George Street
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hallbus X99
6h 44m
£30–45
Drive 217.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portgowercar 217.9 mi
4h 7m
£54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Broratrain Inverness - Wick
8h 7m
£78–222

Edinburgh to Portgower by train and bus

36Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hall via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 44m. 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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