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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gilmerton and Portobello takes 37 min and the fastest bus takes 28 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Gilmerton 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.

37 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Gilmerton to Portobello bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Gilmerton and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilmerton is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Portobello at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    LothianLothian38 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian32 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian36 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian51 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian28 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian46 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian40 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian28 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian46 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian40 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian29 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian29 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    LothianLothian33 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian36 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian55 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian30 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian28 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian46 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian40 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    LothianLothian30 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian28 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian46 min • 1 change
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    LothianLothian40 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gilmerton 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 Gilmerton to Portobello.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a bus from Ferniehill Avenue to King's Road via Royal Infirmary in around 34 min.

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