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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 22 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Canongate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Regent Terrace. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Canongate is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Regent Terrace takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Regent Terrace station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Canongate?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Canongate.

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Regent Terracebus 113 / ...
22 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Canongatetaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Canongatewalk 4,820 ft
17 min
Bus via Leith Street
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Leith Streetbus N28
25 min
£2
Line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to Canongate Kirkbus N35 / ...
25 min
£3

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Regent Terrace every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 8 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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