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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burntislandtrain train Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
    1h 8m
    £10–19

  2. Drive 24.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portobello to Burntislandcar car 24.5 mi
    45 min
    £6–9

  3. Line 26 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Haymarket Stationbus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Burntislandtrain train Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
    1h 30m
    £10–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Burntislandtaxi taxi 24.5 mi
    45 min
    £160–190

  5. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Princes Streetbus bus N26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Pentland Risebus bus X58
    1h 54m
    £8–13

Portobello to Burntisland by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burntisland hourly. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Allan Court via Princes Street and Pentland Rise in around 1h 54m.

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