The cheapest buses from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 28 Sep

Cheapest

£29

Average

£29

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Edinburgh will cost around £ 29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 29.

Cheapest
19:45Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11h55 07:40Edinburgh
1 changes
£291One-way

Timetable Portsmouth to Edinburgh

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19:45Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11h55 07:40Edinburgh
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28 Sep
£99London North Eastern Railway
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£54easyJet
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29 Sep
£73London North Eastern Railway
£24National Express
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30 Sep
£99London North Eastern Railway
£29National Express
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£99London North Eastern Railway
£29National Express
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£99London North Eastern Railway
£23National Express
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3 Oct
£100London North Eastern Railway
£31National Express
£55easyJet

The fastest buses from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 28 Sep

Fastest Journey

11 h 55 m

Average

11 h 55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

590 km

It's difficult to get from Portsmouth to Edinburgh without changing at least once.

Fastest
19:45Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11h55 07:40Edinburgh
1 changes
£291One-way

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Coach Information to Edinburgh from Portsmouth

distanceDistance365 miles (589 km)
durationAverage coach duration11 h 55 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£28 (€31)
changesDirect coachYes

Coaches from Portsmouth to Edinburgh cover the 365 miles (589 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 55 min with our travel partners like. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this journey for as low as £23, but the average price of coach tickets is £28. Travellers depart most frequently from Portsmouth & Southsea and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.

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National Express coaches from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

National Express coaches will get you from Portsmouth to Edinburgh from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express

If you’re thinking of taking a coach from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, you can enjoy a comfortable journey at a budget-friendly price with National Express. National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company offering hundreds of routes to towns and cities across the UK, including routes to and from major airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. On a National Express coach, you can expect to travel 365 miles (589 km) from Portsmouth to Edinburgh and pay as low as £23 if you book in advance.

All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Portsmouth and Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Check the National Express coach timetable from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, select your preferred ticket type, and book your cheap coach tickets on Omio today!

Please follow the recommendations outlined by National Express when booking your coach tickets from Portsmouth to Edinburgh due to the coronavirus:

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
  • Verification of ticket with valid ID
  • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
  • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
    • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
    • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
    • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
    • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
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FAQs
What is the cost of cheap coaches between Portsmouth and Edinburgh?
Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest coach between Portsmouth and Edinburgh for the next 7 days starting from £23  one way.
What is the average price of coach tickets between Portsmouth and Edinburgh?
If you are looking to purchase your coach ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Portsmouth to Edinburgh coach to cost on average £28  one way.
What is the distance to Edinburgh from Portsmouth by coach?
When travelling this route you should expect the distance from Portsmouth to Edinburgh via coach to be approximately 365 miles (589 km).
How many hours does it take from Portsmouth to Edinburgh by coach?
The coach time to Edinburgh from Portsmouth is on average 11 h 55 min  for the 365 miles (589 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Portsmouth to Edinburgh by coach can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and holidays.
What station does the Portsmouth to Edinburgh coach leave from? Which Edinburgh coach station do I come into from Portsmouth?

When departing from Portsmouth, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth and Portsmouth, Rudmore Roundabout. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your journey in coach stations like Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh.

Omio customers book a coach from Portsmouth & Southsea   to Edinburgh, Elder Street   most frequently for this route.

Where do I find the Portsmouth coach station to Edinburgh? Where is the Edinburgh coach station?

Passengers board their coach most frequently from Portsmouth & Southsea and travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city centre to this coach station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Edinburgh, Elder Street and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the coach station to the city centre in Edinburgh.

What are the first and last departure coach times from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?
The earliest coach departing from Portsmouth to Edinburgh leaves at 15: 45. The last coach departing from Portsmouth to Edinburgh leaves at 18: 45. You can find the latest Portsmouth to Edinburgh coach timetable on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
How early should I purchase coach tickets from Portsmouth to Edinburgh to score the best deals?
The price of a one way coach ticket from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is on average £28 if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for coaches from all possible coach companies offering this trip. In general, you can find coach tickets to Edinburgh from Portsmouth available a few months in advance.