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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portobello to Silverknowes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 29 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Lauriston Farm Roadbus bus 29
    48 min
    £5–6

  2. Drive 7.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portobello to Silverknowescar car 7.2 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Silverknowestaxi taxi 7.2 mi
    18 min
    £50–60

  4. Line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Silverknowes Road Southbus bus 21
    49 min
    £3

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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Silverknowes Road South every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min.

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