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How to get fromEdinburgh to Portobelloby plane, tram, train, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portobello by plane, tram, train, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the tram from Trinity to Harcourttram tram
    4h 25m
    €38–155

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 51m
    €160–283

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    11h 6m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Portobellocar car
    6h 42m
    €98–364

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    5h 5m
    €39–183

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 15m
    €67–148

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 3m
    €72–166

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    5h 46m
    €78–246

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    12h 21m

Edinburgh to Portobello by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portobello, IE-D, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portobello. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Aston Quay, walk to Trinity, then take the vehicle to Harcourt. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Harcourt via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Marlborough in around 10h 51m.

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