The average bus between Portobello and North Queensferry takes 1h 3m and the fastest bus takes 53 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Portobello to North Queensferry. 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 15 minutes between Portobello and North Queensferry. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 2:39 PM which arrives into North Queensferry at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 10m • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Portobello to North Queensferry. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at North Queensferry station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Portobello to North Queensferry bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Portobello Town Hall station.
Portobello to North Queensferry bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at North Access station.
The distance between Portobello and North Queensferry is 18.5 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Portobello Town Hall to North Access via Princes Street in around 57 min.