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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to New Townby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to New Town by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 27 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Mound to Great King Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    16 min
    £3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Abercromby Placebus bus 13
    19 min
    £1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to New Towntaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    £11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to New Townwalk walk 4,250 ft
    16 min

  5. Bus via Leith Street

    1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Leith Streetbus bus N28
    25 min
    £2

  6. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    27 min

Edinburgh Castle to New Town by foot and bus

Calendar2292Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and New Town, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from The Mound to Great King Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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