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

The cheapest way to get from Portsoy to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsoy to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portsoy and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsoy to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Seafield Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Road, The Square and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Portsoy and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Portsoy to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Huntly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Portsoy to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portsoy and Edinburgh is 187 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsoy to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Portsoy to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsoy to Edinburgh bus from?

Portsoy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Road station.

Where do I catch the Portsoy to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsoy to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Portsoy to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Portsoy to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Portsoy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at The Square station.

Where does the Portsoy to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsoy to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsoy to Edinburgh is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Portsoy to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2873+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huntly to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£117–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus 35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
6h 33m
£20–30
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsoy to Edinburghcar 159.8 mi
3h 14m
£39–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus 35 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£41–116

Portsoy to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portsoy to Edinburgh Waverley via Huntly and Aberdeen in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seafield Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Road, The Square, and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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