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How to get fromPortobello to South Gyleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyletrain train Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
    36 min
    £4–7

  2. Drive 8.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portobello to South Gylecar car 8.9 mi
    24 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 26 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Waterloo Placebus bus 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyletrain train Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
    48 min
    £4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to South Gyletaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    24 min
    £60–75

  5. Line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Windsor Place to Drum Brae Southbus bus 26
    50 min
    £3

Portobello to South Gyle by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Portobello, Scotland and South Gyle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brunstane to South Gyle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 36 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Windsor Place to Drum Brae South every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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