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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Castle is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 38 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Terminal to Princes Street takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal to Princes Streetbus 100
38 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Princes Streettram T50 / ...
47 min
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castletaxi 7.3 mi
17 min
£50–65
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castlecar 7.3 mi
17 min
£2–3

Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Terminal to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 25 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 32 min.

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