The average bus between Gilmerton and Portobello takes 40 min and the fastest bus takes 27 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.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Gilmerton and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilmerton is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Portobello at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
29 min • 1 change
30 min • 1 change
27 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Gilmerton to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Gilmerton station and arriving at Portobello station via Royal Infirmary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Gilmerton to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Ferniehill Avenue station.
Gilmerton to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at King's Road station.
The distance between Gilmerton and Portobello is 5.4 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a bus from Ferniehill Avenue to King's Road via Royal Infirmary in around 36 min.
