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Dalkeith to Edinburgh Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dalkeith and Edinburgh Castle takes 35 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Dalkeith to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Dalkeith to Edinburgh Castle bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Dalkeith and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Dalkeith is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dalkeith to Edinburgh Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dalkeith to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Dalkeith, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from South Street to Surgeons' Hall every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 39 min. Borders Buses also services this route every 4 hours.

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