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How to get fromEast Lothian to Edinburgh Castleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from East Lothian to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Princes Streetbus bus X6 / ...
    1h 1m
    £3–5

  2. Line 111 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Railway Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the train from Longniddry to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train North Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 17m

  3. Drive 23.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Lothian to Edinburgh Castlecar car 23.2 mi
    36 min
    £6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Lothian to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 23.2 mi
    36 min
    £150–180

East Lothian to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar750Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between East Lothian, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Police Station to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 47 min.

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