What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle?

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh bus Station and Edinburgh Castle?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Picardy Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

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

Book your Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
20 min
£1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castlewalk 4,630 ft
17 min
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
24 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram T50
24 min
£3

Edinburgh bus Station to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Picardy Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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