What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grassmarket and arriving at Marchhall Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 20 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat?

The line 2 bus from Grassmarket to Marchhall Place takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Grassmarket station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Marchhall Place station.

Where can I stay near Arthur's Seat?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Arthur's Seat.

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat - 5 ways to travel via line 2 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grassmarket to Marchhall Placebus 2
20 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Meadowbank Housebus X5
29 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seattaxi 2 mi
6 min
£17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seatwalk 2.8 mi
53 min
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Commonwealth Poolbus N30 / ...
34 min
£3

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Grassmarket to Marchhall Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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