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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Charlotte Squareby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 13 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Drumsheugh Gardensbus bus 13
    29 min
    £1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Squaretaxi taxi 3,770 ft
    2 min
    £9–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Squarewalk walk 5,270 ft
    19 min

  4. Line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalmers Street to Queensferry Streetbus bus 47B / ...
    30 min
    £3

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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Charlotte Square, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Frederick Street to Drumsheugh Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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