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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 Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 31m

  2. Drive  291.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Edinburghcar car 291.5 mi
    5h 37m
    £72–104

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

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    8h 22m

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 21m

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

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 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
    8h
    £78–177

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

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 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 54m
    £75–182

Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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 station, 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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