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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £12 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Princes Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus N16 / ...
17 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburghtaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburghwalk 2,860 ft
11 min

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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