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How to get fromPortobello to Balernoby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portobello to Balerno by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Line 44 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milton Gardens North to Lovedale Roadbus bus 44
    1h 6m
    £3

  2. Line 26 bus, line 44 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Princes Streetbus bus N26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Balerno High Schoolbus bus 44 / ...
    1h 10m
    £2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Balernotaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    30 min
    £75–90

  4. Drive 11.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portobello to Balernocar car 11.1 mi
    30 min
    £3–4

  5. Train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Slateford Station to Balerno High Schoolbus bus 44 / ...
    1h 20m
    £6–9

Portobello to Balerno by train and bus

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Portobello, Scotland and Balerno, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Milton Gardens North to Lovedale Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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