What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portobello?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Portobello High School. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portobello?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portobello is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Portobello without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Portobello?

The bus from Waterloo Place to Portobello High School takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portobello bus from?

Edinburgh to Portobello bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portobello bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portobello bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Portobello High School station.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 2540+ hotels available in Portobello.

Edinburgh to Portobello - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portobello by bus, taxi, or foot

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Edinburgh to Portobello by bus

2146Weekly Buses

15 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portobello, Scotland?

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Portobello High School every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 15 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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