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 £40 - £75 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead is to fly and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £120.

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 & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portishead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portishead is 342 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 39m and costs £230 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 39m and costs £230 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 52m.

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 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 2012+ hotels available in Portishead.

Edinburgh to Portishead - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 from Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Telephone Box to Royal Mail Officebus
3h 51m
£48–116
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
10h 52m
£42–72
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 39m
£233–323
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portisheadcar 370.7 mi
6h 22m
£91–132
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Telephone Box to Royal Mail Officebus
4h 46m
£46–149
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Telephone Box to Royal Mail Officebus
5h 2m
£70–186
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 45m
£148–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
13h 14m
£80–195

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.9 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Combe Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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