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How to get fromPorthmadog to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 12m
    £111–194

  2. Drive 291.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Edinburghcar car 291.5 mi
    5h 37m
    £71–103

  3. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    7h 58m
    £84–182

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 30m
    £111–204

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    9h 35m
    £97–225

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 44m
    £82–207

Porthmadog to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Edinburgh in around 5h 37m.

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