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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Edinburgh is to line 1 ferry and train and fly which costs £80 - £190 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Edinburgh is to line 1 ferry and train and fly which takes 8h 45m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Portofino and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.

How far is it from Portofino to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portofino and Edinburgh is 997 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Edinburgh without a car is to line 1 ferry and train which takes 19h 17m and costs £370 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Portofino to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Edinburgh bus from?

Portofino to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where does the Portofino to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Portofino to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Portofino and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Portofino. It is currently 7:21 AM in Portofino and 6:21 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Portofino to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Portofino to Edinburgh by ferry, plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Line 1 ferry to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane GOA - EDI
10h 16m
£87–224
Line 1 ferry, train to Pisa International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from Chiavari to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane PSA - EDI
8h 45m
£80–213
Line 1 ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 17m
£373–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
32h 57m
£188–309
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portofino to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
20h 21m
£375–505
Line 1 ferry, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Paviatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LIN - EDI
9h 11m
£85–271
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MXP - EDI
9h 51m
£81–181
Line 1 ferry, train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BGY - EDI
9h 37m
£82–256
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCE - EDI
10h 52m
£97–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portofino to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
21h 17m
£294–463

Portofino to Edinburgh by ferry, foot, and train

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19h 17mAverage Duration

£373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 991.5 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Genoa, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 32h 57m.

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