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Edinburgh Castle to Mary King's Close buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Edinburgh Castle and Mary King's Close takes 6 min. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Edinburgh Castle to Mary King's Close. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6 min
Duration
1 mi
Distance
£1
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Edinburgh Castle to Mary King's Close bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Edinburgh Castle and Mary King's Close. The service departs Edinburgh Castle at 12:27 AM at night, which arrives into Mary King's Close at 00:33:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Castle to Mary King's Close? 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 Edinburgh Castle to Mary King's Close.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Mary King's Close, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 4 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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