What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £1 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place?

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Waterloo Place?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Waterloo Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Waterloo Place?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Picardy Place. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Waterloo Place is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place?

The bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Place takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place train arrive?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Waterloo Place?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Waterloo Place.

Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
18 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Placetaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Placewalk 4,390 ft
16 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
24 min
£3
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978 / ...
26 min
£1
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
35 min

Edinburgh Castle to Waterloo Place by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Waterloo Place, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 5 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Picardy Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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