The average train between Corstorphine and Portobello takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. There is a train service every few hours from Corstorphine 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.
Trains run hourly between Corstorphine and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Corstorphine is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Portobello at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

29 min • 1 change

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29 min • 1 change

5h 54m • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

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46 min • 1 change

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27 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Corstorphine to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Corstorphine station and arriving at Portobello station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Corstorphine to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from South Gyle station.
Corstorphine to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brunstane station.
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The distance between Corstorphine and Portobello is 10.5 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a train from South Gyle to Brunstane via Edinburgh Waverley in around 45 min.