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Frequently asked questions for your trip Portsmouth - Edinburgh

About 367 miles (591 km) separate Portsmouth and Edinburgh.

The majority of buses traveling from Portsmouth to Edinburgh start their journey at The Hard Interchange and wind up at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gilmerton Cove, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town, Rosslyn Chapel and Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Portsmouth and Edinburgh!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portsmouth to Edinburgh.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Edinburgh to Portsmouth

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