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How to get fromPortobello to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Portobello to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 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
    42 min
    £3–6

  2. Line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Arboretum Roadbus bus 21
    44 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghtaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    12 min
    £30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Portobello to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghwalk walk 4.9 mi
    1h 35m

  5. Line 21 bus via Wardie Road

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Wardie Roadbus bus 21
    45 min
    £3

Portobello to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh by bus and foot

Calendar796Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Portobello, Scotland and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Arboretum Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 38 min.

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