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

The cheapest way to get from London to Portobello is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Portobello is to fly and line 19 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Portobello. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Portobello Town Hall via St Andrew's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between London and Portobello?

No, there is no direct train from London to Portobello. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from London to Portobello?

The distance between London and Portobello is 396 miles. The road distance is 370.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Portobello without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from London to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Portobello bus from?

London to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Portobello train from?

London to Portobello train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Portobello?

The best way to get from London to Portobello is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the London to Portobello bus arrive?

London to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the London to Portobello train arrive?

London to Portobello train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Portobello is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from London to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Portobello.

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Portobello by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£139–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
8h 36m
£41–65
Drive 368.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Portobellocar 368.8 mi
6h 53m
£90–130
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 19 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus
3h 46m
£90–306
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 10m
£139–239
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 19 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus
3h 38m
£84–285
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 19 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus
4h 9m
£53–155
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 6m
£67–164
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h
£57–166
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 34m
£91–381

London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's House every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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