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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street is to line 27 bus which costs £3 and takes 23 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lauriston Building and arriving at Hanover Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Princes Street is 2 miles.

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

The line 27 bus from Lauriston Building to Hanover Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Princes Street?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh Princes Street.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street - 3 ways to travel via line 27 bus

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car is to line 27 bus which takes 23 min and costs £3.

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

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Line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to Hanover Streetbus 23 / ...
23 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Streettaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Streetwalk 3,150 ft
11 min

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Princes Street by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Lauriston Building to Hanover Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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