What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Place and Portobello?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Edinburgh College. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Place and Portobello?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Brunstane. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

The distance between Waterloo Place and Portobello is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Place to Portobello without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstane takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Place to Portobello bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Place to Portobello train from?

Waterloo Place to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

The best way to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello is to train which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Waterloo Place to Portobello bus arrive?

Waterloo Place to Portobello bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Edinburgh College station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Place and Portobello?

Portobello is 1h behind Waterloo Place. It is currently 9:31 PM in Waterloo Place and 8:31 PM in Portobello.

Where does the Waterloo Place to Portobello train arrive?

Waterloo Place to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brunstane station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Place to Portobello?

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Where can I stay near Portobello?

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Waterloo Place to Portobello - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Place to Portobello by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstanetrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank / ...
12 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh Collegebus 113 / ...
17 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Place to Portobellotaxi 3.1 mi
8 min
£13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Place to Portobellowalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Portobello Town Hallbus 26 / ...
20 min
£2

Waterloo Place to Portobello by foot and train

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Place, Scotland and Portobello, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstane hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh College every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 17 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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