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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Meadowbank Stadium. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Park is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park without a car is to bus which takes 44 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Meadowbank Stadium takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Meadowbank Stadium station.

Where can I stay near Holyrood Park?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Holyrood Park.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Meadowbank Stadiumbus N26 / ...
44 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Parktaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Parkwalk 2.2 mi
43 min

Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park by foot and bus

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Duration: 44 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Meadowbank Stadium every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. East Coast Buses also services this route 5 times a day.

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