What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle is to line 27 bus which costs £3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover Street and arriving at Chalmers Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle?

The line 27 bus from Hanover Street to Chalmers Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Chalmers Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle - 3 ways to travel via line 27 bus

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 27 bus which takes 21 min and costs £3.

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Chalmers Streetbus 23 / ...
21 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1 mi
3 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castlewalk 3,150 ft
11 min

Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

1678Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Hanover Street to Chalmers Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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