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How to get fromPortugal to Edinburghby plane, train, bus, car, car ferry or car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Portugal to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeOPO - EDI
    5h 51m
    £77–182

  2. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLIS - EDI
    6h 5m
    £68–188

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to CovilhatrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    34h 3m
    £237–648

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
    36h 5m
    £288–933

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
    27h 33m

  6. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLIS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    6h 38m
    £80–253

  7. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeOPO - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    6h 49m
    £84–257

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    37h 19m
    £142–602

  9. Bus via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Parisbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus814 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    39h 5m
    £94–298

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus
    46h 15m

Portugal to Edinburgh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£237Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portugal and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rossio to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 39h 5m.

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