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 £28 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

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 7h 48m.

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 46m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portsoy?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portsoy bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portsoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus 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 270+ hotels available in Portsoy.

Edinburgh to Portsoy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 46m
£116–218
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 / ...
7h 48m
£29–45
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portsoycar 159.2 mi
3h 15m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus 35 / ...
6h 46m
£49–126

Edinburgh to Portsoy by bus

115Weekly Buses

7h 48mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portsoy.

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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 46m. 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 7h 48m.

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