There are 5 ways to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, night bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Edinburgh • 3h 27m
Cheapest option
Bus, night bus • 20h 15m
3 alternative options
Fly to Glasgow, train • 4h 21m
Train • 10h 2m
Drive • 8h 54m
Porthcothan to Edinburgh by walk, bus and night bus
The journey time between Porthcothan and Edinburgh is around 20h 15m and covers a distance of around 627 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Services are operated by Go Cornwall Bus and National Express. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh is to bus and night bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 20h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £85 - £190 and takes 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcothan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Porthcothan Bay Stores and arriving at Edinburgh via Newquay and Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Porthcothan and Edinburgh is 386 miles. The road distance is 525.1 miles.
The best way to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £290 - £650.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Porthcothan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newquay station.
The best way to get from Porthcothan to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £290 - £650 and takes 10h 2m.
The quickest flight from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Porthcothan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh station.
- Distance: 385.8 miles
- Duration: 3h 27m
What companies run services between Porthcothan, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Loganair flies from Porthcothan to Edinburgh 6 times a week. Alternatively, CrossCountry operates a train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh 6 times a week. Tickets cost £240 - £550 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £490
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £230
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newquay to Glasgow via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230 - £700
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £30
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £15
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £23 - £30
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £38 - £42
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £38 - £42
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £170 - £200
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £55 - £75
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £240 - £550
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £240 - £290
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £390 - £550
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newquay to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10 - £14
- Website
- National Express
Night bus from Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12 - £16
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcothan to Edinburgh is 525 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Porthcothan to Edinburgh.
Loganair offers flights from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
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