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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello

Composite routes from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello

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11 min
Car
6 km.
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21 min
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6 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstane
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.30–$8.86

Bus operators

Lothian Buses

Phone:
+44 131 555 6363
Website:
lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Princes Street to Portobello
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.58

East Coast Buses

Email:
hello@eastcoastbuses.co.uk
Website:
eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Portobello
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.28–$2.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello is to bus which costs $1.96 - $2.39 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21.74 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Portobello?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portobello Town Hall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle 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 Edinburgh Castle to Portobello?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Portobello is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $3.70 - $7.61 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Portobello bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Portobello train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello is to train which takes 18 min and costs $3.70 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.96 - $2.39 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Portobello bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Portobello Town Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Portobello train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brunstane station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Portobello?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Portobello train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 2085+ hotels available in Portobello. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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