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

The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portishead to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Portishead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Combe Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Portishead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portishead and Edinburgh is 342 miles. The road distance is 372.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portishead to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 57m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portishead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portishead to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Portishead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Portishead to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 57m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Portishead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portishead to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Portishead to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Portishead to Edinburgh by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Telephone Boxbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 50m
£43–116
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
11h 56m
£40–73
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhamptontrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 57m
£181–282
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Portishead to Edinburghcar 370.7 mi
6h 21m
£90–130
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Telephone Boxbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 40m
£53–161
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 13m
£58–185
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to The Centrebus
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 40m
£88–178
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 7m
£225–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 24m
£75–183

Portishead to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 340.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portishead to Edinburgh Waverley via Bristol Temple Meads and Wolverhampton in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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