The average train between South Queensferry and Portobello takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between South Queensferry and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Portobello at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Portobello. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Portobello station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
South Queensferry to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmeny station.
South Queensferry to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brunstane station.
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The distance between South Queensferry and Portobello is 18 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Dalmeny to Brunstane via Edinburgh Waverley in around 53 min.