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How to get fromGilmerton to Portobelloby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Gilmerton to Portobello by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 21 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferniehill Avenue to Royal Infirmarybus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Royal Infirmary to King's Roadbus bus 21
    36 min
    £2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gilmerton to Portobellotaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    8 min
    £29–35

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Gilmerton to Portobellowalk walk 4 mi
    1h 18m

  4. Line 49 bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Infirmary to Portobello Town Hallbus bus 49 / ...
    1h 12m
    £2

Gilmerton to Portobello by bus

Calendar818Weekly Buses
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

You can take a bus from Ferniehill Avenue to King's Road via Royal Infirmary in around 36 min.

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