- Distance: 4.2 mi
- Duration: 8 min
The average train between Portobello and Edinburgh Castle takes 8 min and the fastest train takes 7 min. There is an hourly train service from Portobello to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Portobello and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portobello station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Portobello to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Brunstane station.
Portobello to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Portobello to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Portobello and Edinburgh Castle is 5.4 km. The road distance is 7 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min.
