The average train between Fountainbridge and Portobello Beach takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. There is an hourly train service from Fountainbridge to Portobello Beach. 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 Fountainbridge and Portobello Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Fountainbridge is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Portobello Beach at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fountainbridge to Portobello Beach. However, there are services departing from Fountainbridge station and arriving at Portobello Beach station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Fountainbridge to Portobello Beach train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Fountainbridge to Portobello Beach train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brunstane station.
Book your Fountainbridge to Portobello Beach train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Fountainbridge and Portobello Beach is 6.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Haymarket to Brunstane via Edinburgh Waverley in around 39 min.