What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portobello Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Edinburgh College. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portobello Beach is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach?

The bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh College takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portobello Beach bus from?

Edinburgh to Portobello Beach bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portobello Beach bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portobello Beach bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Edinburgh College station.

Where can I stay near Portobello Beach?

There are 2833+ hotels available in Portobello Beach.

Edinburgh to Portobello Beach - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portobello Beach by bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh Collegebus 113 / ...
17 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Portobello Beachtaxi 3.9 mi
10 min
£29–35
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh to Portobello Beachwalk 3.7 mi
1h 12m

Edinburgh to Portobello Beach by bus

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portobello Beach, Scotland?

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh College every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 17 min. Lothian also services this route every 10 minutes.

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