What is the cheapest way to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Canongate and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Canongate and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Canongate to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Canongate to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where does the Canongate to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Canongate to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Canongate to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Canongate to Edinburgh Castle - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Canongate to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
21 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canongate to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Canongate to Edinburgh Castlewalk 4,820 ft
17 min

Canongate to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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