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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station is to bus which costs £1 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £13 - £16.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh bus Station?

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 bus Station?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh bus Station is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs £1.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Dublin Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh bus Station?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Edinburgh bus Station.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station - 7 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Dublin Streetbus 10 / ...
20 min
£1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Stationtaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Stationwalk 4,630 ft
17 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
24 min
£3
Bus via Waterloo Place
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
26 min
£1–2
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
27 min
Line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Drummond Placebus 13
29 min
£1–2

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh bus Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Dublin Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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