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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portishead is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 12h 4m.

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 £35 - £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 Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

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 18m and costs £50 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 National Express, 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 18m and costs £50 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portishead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portishead is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1924+ 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)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Terminus C to Royal Mail Officebus
4h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
12h 4m
£24–70
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 18m
£50–300
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portisheadcar 370.7 mi
6h 21m
£92–132
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 Terminus C to Royal Mail Officebus
5h 6m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 48m
£52–182
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 32m
£36–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 27m
£114–328
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 5m
£106–434
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
8h 23m
£54–267

Edinburgh to Portishead by train and bus

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 £50–300 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Combe Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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