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Balerno to Portobello buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Balerno and Portobello takes 1h 6m and the fastest bus takes 49 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Balerno to Portobello. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 6m
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Balerno to Portobello bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Balerno and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balerno is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Portobello at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 53 min • Direct
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    bus bus 53 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balerno to Portobello? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Balerno to Portobello.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

Lothian operates a bus from Balerno Main Street to Portobello High School every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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