What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £65 - £260 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Portland to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portland and Edinburgh is 546 miles. The road distance is 443.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 38m and costs £190 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Portland to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Edinburgh bus from?

Portland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marks and Spencer station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Edinburgh train from?

Portland to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Portland to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 8h 38m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Portland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Portland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Portland to Edinburgh train arrive?

Portland to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portland to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Edinburgh is 444 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Portland to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3020+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 38m
£193–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
16h 5m
£69–252
Drive 440.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Edinburghcar 440.9 mi
8h 6m
£108–155
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 36m
£113–262
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 32m
£269–404
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 54m
£171–336
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 17m
£86–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
7h 14m
£119–359
Line 1 bus, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Mereside to Kings Statuebus
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
6h 23m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 5m
£83–222

Portland to Edinburgh by bus, foot, train, and subway

177Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.6 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Mereside to Edinburgh Waverley via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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