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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sintra and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sintra to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Portela de Sintra and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leiria Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 21m.

How far is it from Sintra to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sintra and Edinburgh is 1249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 19m and costs £340 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sintra to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Edinburgh bus from?

Sintra to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Portela de Sintra station.

Bus or fly from Sintra to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sintra to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 21m.

Where does the Sintra to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sintra to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Leiria station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sintra to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sintra to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Sintra to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LIS - EDI
6h 28m
£69–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
35h 19m
£345–629
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sintra to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
36h 34m
£327–949
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sintra to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
27h 51m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LIS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 18m
£82–221
Bus, train via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
4. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
43h 34m
£265–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portela de Sintra to Terminal Rodoviário de Leiriabus
2. Take the bus from Leiria Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
45h 21m

Sintra to Edinburgh by train and bus

4Weekly Services

35h 19mAverage Duration

£345Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portela de Sintra to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Terminal Rodoviário de Leiria, Leiria Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 45h 21m.

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