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How to get fromRoyal Mile to Portobelloby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Royal Mile to Portobello by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstanetrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    14 min
    £1–3

  2. Line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Terrace to Portobello Town Hallbus bus 26 / ...
    25 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to Portobellotaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    8 min
    £24–30

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Royal Mile to Portobellowalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 5m

  5. Line 113 bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Edinburgh Collegebus bus 113 / ...
    25 min
    £1–2

  6. Line 26 bus via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Portobello Town Hallbus bus 26 / ...
    26 min
    £3

  7. Line 49 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Portobello Town Hallbus bus 49
    39 min
    £3

Royal Mile to Portobello by foot and train

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Royal Mile, Scotland and Portobello, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstane hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Regent Terrace to Portobello Town Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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