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How to get fromSouth Queensferry to Portobelloby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Queensferry to Portobello by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 26 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus bus N26 / ...
    47 min
    £7–10

  2. Drive 12.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Queensferry to Portobellocar car 12.2 mi
    28 min
    £3–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstanetrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    55 min
    £5–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Queensferry to Portobellotaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    28 min
    £80–100

  5. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Slip Road to Princes Streetbus bus X56 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus bus N26 / ...
    52 min
    £6–8

  6. Line 43 bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Loan to Queensferry Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Portobello Town Hallbus bus N26 / ...
    1h 6m
    £5

South Queensferry to Portobello by train and bus

Calendar327Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a train from Dalmeny to Brunstane via Edinburgh Waverley in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Slip Road to Portobello Town Hall via Princes Street in around 52 min.

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