.png){kind=small}
4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Portslade
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Portslade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a train costs an average of £233.
Distance: 601 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£233 Average Price | £101 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Portslade:
A coach is £132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Portslade costing on average £233.
Other travel options to Portslade take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 44m.
You'll arrive about 2h 32m sooner (5h 44m by train vs 8h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £233 compared to roughly £115 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Portslade by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
18 Sept
19 Sept
20 Sept
21 Sept
22 Sept
23 Sept
24 Sept
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Portslade
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Portslade run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £226 but you can travel from only £94 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 18:16. The fastest train covers the 601 km distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 601 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £226 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 18:16 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Portslade trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Portslade from £94. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Edinburgh to Portslade train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Portslade by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portslade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Portslade
Most Edinburgh to Portslade trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Portslade station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Portslade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Portslade station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Portslade from Portslade city centre
Portslade train station facilities and services
Portslade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portslade.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portslade.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portslade: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Portslade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portslade: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Most popular train connections from Edinburgh
More options for your journey from Edinburgh to Portslade
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Portslade and Edinburgh
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
