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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle is to line 47 bus which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £30 - £40.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Barnton Gardens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Lauriston Castle is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle without a car is to line 47 bus which takes 42 min and costs £3.

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

The line 47 bus from Queensferry Street to Barnton Gardens takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Barnton Gardens station.

Where can I stay near Lauriston Castle?

There are 3106+ hotels available in Lauriston Castle.

Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle - 5 ways to travel via line 47 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 47 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Barnton Gardensbus 47B / ...
42 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Hillpark Stepsbus X56 / ...
42 min
£2–4
Line 47 bus via Lothian Road
1. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Barnton Gardensbus 47B / ...
43 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castletaxi 4.1 mi
12 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castlewalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m

Edinburgh Castle to Lauriston Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Barnton Gardens every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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