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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead is to bus via Leeds which costs £26 - £70 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Combe Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portishead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portishead is 351 miles. The road distance is 372.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £50 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portishead bus from?

Edinburgh to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portishead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £50 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portishead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portishead is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1902+ hotels available in Portishead.

Edinburgh to Portishead - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portishead by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Terminus C to Royal Mail Office
4h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Station832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
13h 42m
£24–71
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple MeadsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 17m
£50–280
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
11h 2m
£26–68
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portishead370.7 mi
6h 17m
£91–131
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Terminus C to Royal Mail Office
4h 57m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
5h 45m
£56–182
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
5h 32m
£41–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Serbert Way
6h 22m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 33m
£118–316

Edinburgh to Portishead by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.2 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portishead, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–280 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Combe Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 2m.

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