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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs £1 and takes 31 min.

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

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

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

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 Waverley?

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

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley 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 Waverley?

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 Waverley bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Waverley?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh Waverley.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley - 6 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley 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 Edinburgh Waverleytaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverleywalk 3,280 ft
12 min
Bus via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
31 min
£1
Bus via The Exchange
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Leith Streetbus N28
33 min
£2
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
35 min

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 17 min

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