The average bus between Portobello and South Queensferry takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 50 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Portobello to South 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 South Queensferry. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portobello is at 6:14 PM which arrives into South Queensferry at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct bus from Portobello to South Queensferry. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at South Queensferry station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Portobello to South Queensferry bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Portobello Town Hall station.
Portobello to South Queensferry bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Slip Road station.
The distance between Portobello and South Queensferry is 18 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Slip Road via Princes Street in around 54 min.