The average bus between Edinburgh and Portmahomack takes 11h 9m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Portmahomack. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Portmahomack. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Portmahomack at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Portmahomack? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portmahomack. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Portmahomack station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Edinburgh to Portmahomack bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Portmahomack bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Edinburgh and Portmahomack is 213.2 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.