How to travel from Edinburgh to Porto, Portugal
The distance between Edinburgh and Porto is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Porto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Porto → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Porto (OPO).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€130($130)
+ 5 othersBus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Bilbao and then to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple bus operators
Train to London Kings Cross, bus
Take the train to London Kings Cross then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Guimarães then take the train to Porto - Sao Bento.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€585($585)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Plymouth then take a ferry to Santander then drive to Porto.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€365($365)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Porto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Porto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Porto is around 1,704km (1,059 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Porto by plane.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Porto is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Porto is to fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Porto. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bilbao. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, ALSA and Iberocoach run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Porto. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Porto. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Porto (OPO). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Porto with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Ryanair, British Airways, Air France, easyJet, Lufthansa and Iberia fly between Edinburgh and Porto. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Porto (OPO). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Edinburgh to Porto typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).
The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Porto. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Porto is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Porto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 40m | €130($130) | every 30 mins | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | €240($240) | once daily | 2,889km (1,795 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, bus + 1 similar | 24h 10m | €585($585) | 4 times a week | 2,758km (1,714 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 24h 15m | €610($610) | 3 times a week | 2,783km (1,729 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 10h | €365($365) | twice a week | 2,186km (1,358 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Porto
Train operators
LNER
Eurostar
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Bus companies
Iberocoach
Transportes Barquense
Airports near Porto
The following major airports near Porto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Porto
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 268km (167 miles) from Porto
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 462km (287 miles) from Porto