The average bus between South Queensferry and Portobello takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 50 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from South Queensferry 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 15 minutes between South Queensferry and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Portobello at 6:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from South Queensferry to Portobello. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Portobello station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
South Queensferry to Portobello bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Slip Road station.
South Queensferry to Portobello bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Portobello Town Hall station.
The distance between South Queensferry and Portobello is 18 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Slip Road to Portobello Town Hall via Princes Street in around 52 min.