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How to get fromEdinburgh to Praia da Luzby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Praia da Luz by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane EDI - FAO
    2. Take the train from Faro to Lagostrain train
    10h 33m
    €68–198

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane GLA - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Lagostrain train
    11h 14m
    €60–204

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Praia da Luzcar car
    39h 26m
    €388–1,129

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Lagosbus bus
    41h 43m
    €425–702

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Praia da Luzcar car
    30h 42m
    €581–796

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Faro Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane NCL - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Lagostrain train
    11h 44m
    €101–317

  7. Train, train to Glasgow/Prestwick, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane PIK - FAO
    4. Take the train from Faro to Lagostrain train
    11h 49m
    €89–313

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane EDI - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    3. Take the train from Tunes to Lagostrain train
    12h 48m
    €121–320

  9. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane ABZ - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Lagostrain train
    13h 46m
    €139–448

Edinburgh to Praia da Luz by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration41h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,248.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Praia da Luz, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Praia da Luz. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Faro Airport (FAO), walk to Faro Airport, take the line 16 bus to Faro - Estação CP, walk to Faro, take the train to Lagos, walk to Terminal Rodoviário de Lagos, then take the line 47 bus to Almádena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh to Praia da Luz via Plymouth and Santander in around 39h 26m.

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