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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Doune Castleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Doune Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via George Street

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Dounebus bus Ember
    2h
    £8–11

  2. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance B to Bank Streetbus bus 59
    2h 39m
    £13–33

  3. Drive 43.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Doune Castlecar car 43.2 mi
    53 min
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Doune Castletaxi taxi 43.2 mi
    53 min
    £280–340

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Fir Roadbus bus 978
    2h 9m
    £8–17

Edinburgh Castle to Doune Castle by foot and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Doune every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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