What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Portobello?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Portobello is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Portobello?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Portobello is to train and fly and line 26 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Portobello Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and St Andrew's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Portobello?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Portobello?

The distance between Birmingham and Portobello is 298 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Portobello without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Portobello without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Portobello?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Birmingham to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Portobello bus from?

Birmingham to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Portobello train from?

Birmingham to Portobello train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Portobello?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Portobello is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Birmingham to Portobello bus arrive?

Birmingham to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Portobello train arrive?

Birmingham to Portobello train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Portobello is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Birmingham to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Portobello.

Birmingham to Portobello - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£102–181
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 9m
£43–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
8h 7m
£44–73
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Portobellocar 284 mi
5h 3m
£69–100
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Portobello Town Hallbus
3h 28m
£44–110
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£125–263
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 26m
£99–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 33m
£124–374

Birmingham to Portobello by train and bus

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Distance: 296.3 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Portobello, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Portobello Town Hall via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Princes Street in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Portobello Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and St Andrew's House in around 8h 7m.

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