What is the cheapest way to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to line 47 bus via Mayfield Gardens which costs £3 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mayfield Gardens and arriving at Chalmers Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How long does it take to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The line 47 bus from Mayfield Gardens to Chalmers Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Mayfield Gardens station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle

Q: How far is it from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 47 bus via Mayfield Gardens which takes 30 min and costs £3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 47 bus via Mayfield Gardens
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1. Take the bus from Mayfield Gardens to Chalmers Streetbus 47B / ...
30 min
£3
Line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from East Savile Road to Chalmers Streetbus 47B / ...
31 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castletaxi 2 mi
6 min
£17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castlewalk 2 mi
38 min
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from East Savile Road to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
38 min
£3

Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Mayfield Gardens to Chalmers Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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