- Distance: 3.9 mi
- Duration: 22 min
The average bus between Grassmarket and Portobello takes 22 min and the fastest bus takes 13 min. The bus runs at least 7 times per hour from Grassmarket 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 10 minutes between Grassmarket and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 3:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grassmarket is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Portobello at 9:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grassmarket station and arriving at Portobello station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Grassmarket to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Waterloo Place station.
Grassmarket to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh College station.
The distance between Grassmarket and Portobello is 5.1 km. The road distance is 6 km.
East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh College every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 18 min. Lothian also services this route every 10 minutes.
