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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Craigmillar Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigmillar Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Grassmarket to Craigmillar Castle Gardensbus bus 2
    42 min
    £3

  2. Line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bread Street to RH for Children & Young Peoplebus bus 24
    48 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Craigmillar Castletaxi taxi 4 mi
    11 min
    £30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Craigmillar Castlewalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 10m

  5. Line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Kings Haughbus bus N30 / ...
    44 min
    £3

  6. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to RH for Children & Young Peoplebus bus 24 / ...
    50 min
    £3

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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Grassmarket to Craigmillar Castle Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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