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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Thistle Hotel, Edinburghby bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Line 13 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Chester Streetbus bus 13
    21 min
    £1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Thistle Hotel, Edinburghtaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    £12–15

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Thistle Hotel, Edinburghwalk walk 1.4 mi
    27 min

  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Princes Street to West End - Princes Streettram tram T50
    22 min
    £3

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Edinburgh Haymarket Station Southbus bus Uk090
    28 min
    £1–2

Edinburgh Castle to Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh by foot and bus

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to Chester Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to West End - Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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