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How to get fromPortobello to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Portobello to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    21 min
    £1–3

  2. Line 124 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello High School to Lothian Roadbus bus 124 / ...
    38 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    11 min
    £29–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Portobello to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 4 mi
    1h 17m

  5. Line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Princes Streetbus bus N26 / ...
    42 min
    £3

Portobello to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Portobello High School to Lothian Road hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 23 min.

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