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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Clermiston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hillpark Steps. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Clermiston is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston without a car is to bus which takes 26 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Steps takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Hillpark Steps station.

Where can I stay near Clermiston?

There are 3108+ hotels available in Clermiston.

Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 26 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Stepsbus X56 / ...
26 min
£2–4
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Clermiston Viewbus 1 / ...
42 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Clermistontaxi 4.5 mi
12 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Clermistonwalk 4.5 mi
1h 28m
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Hillpark Stepsbus X56 / ...
28 min
£2–4

Edinburgh Castle to Clermiston by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Steps every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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