Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Duddingston
2 direct routes · 8–19 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duddingston as of 10:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portobello, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~8 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 06:34 | 21:55 | Bridge Street (near) | Meadowfield Avenue (opp) | — |
| 69 | HcL | ~19 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:41 | 15:41 | King's Road (before) | Duddingston Avenue (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portobello on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus or 69 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Duddingston?
2 routes run directly from Portobello to Duddingston: the 12 (Lothian Buses), the 69 (HcL). The most frequent is the 12, 29 times each weekday — board at Bridge Street (near) and get off at Meadowfield Avenue (opp), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Duddingston?
Between 8 minutes on the 12 and 19 on the 69, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Duddingston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello to Duddingston?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.