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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £1 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Leith Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Picardy Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs £3.

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

The tram from Princes Street to Picardy Place takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Picardy Place station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Playhouse?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Edinburgh Playhouse.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse - 8 ways to travel via tram, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
19 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
25 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhousetaxi 1.7 mi
5 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhousewalk 1.1 mi
21 min
Line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Leith Streetbus N16 / ...
23 min
£3
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978 / ...
26 min
£1
Line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Mansfield Placebus 13
32 min
£1–2
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
35 min

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Playhouse by foot and tram

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Leith Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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