What is the cheapest way to get from Whitburn to Portobello?

The cheapest way to get from Whitburn to Portobello is to bus and line 26 bus which costs £5 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitburn to Portobello?

The fastest way to get from Whitburn to Portobello is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Whitburn and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitburn to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Portobello Town Hall via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Whitburn to Portobello?

The distance between Whitburn and Portobello is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Whitburn to Portobello without a car?

The best way to get from Whitburn to Portobello without a car is to bus and train and line 26 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Whitburn to Portobello?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Whitburn to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitburn to Portobello bus from?

Whitburn to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Cross station.

Where does the Whitburn to Portobello bus arrive?

Whitburn to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Can I drive from Whitburn to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitburn to Portobello is 26 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Whitburn to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 3053+ hotels available in Portobello.

Whitburn to Portobello - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 26 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cross to Gordon Avenuebus X18
2. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus N26 / ...
1h 35m
£13–20
Bus, line 26 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross to Shandwick Placebus X18
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Portobello Town Hallbus N26 / ...
2h
£5
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Whitburn to Portobellocar 26 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitburn to Portobellotaxi 26 mi
40 min
£170–210

Whitburn to Portobello by bus and train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.6 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Cross to Portobello Town Hall via Shandwick Place in around 2h.

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