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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portsoy?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Portsoy. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Seafield Street via Union Square Bus Station, The Square and Union Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Portsoy?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Portsoy. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Huntly via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portsoy?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portsoy is 187 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portsoy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portsoy train from?

Edinburgh to Portsoy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portsoy?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portsoy bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portsoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portsoy train arrive?

Edinburgh to Portsoy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portsoy?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portsoy is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Portsoy.

Where can I stay near Portsoy?

There are 268+ hotels available in Portsoy.

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 47m
£118–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus 35 / ...
6h 52m
£20–30
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portsoycar 159.2 mi
3h 15m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus 35 / ...
5h 50m
£42–108

Edinburgh to Portsoy by train and bus

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Distance: 185.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portsoy via Aberdeen and Huntly in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seafield Street via Union Square Bus Station, The Square, and Union Road in around 6h 52m.

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