What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Blackness Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Square via Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Blackness Castle is 24 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Blackness Castle bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackness Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackness Castle bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Blackness Castle is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle.

Where can I stay near Blackness Castle?

There are 2957+ hotels available in Blackness Castle.

Edinburgh to Blackness Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Blackness Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgowtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2. Take the bus from Cross to Squarebus F49
1h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus X38
2h 31m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Blackness Castletaxi 15.9 mi
28 min
£100–130
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Blackness Castlecar 15.9 mi
28 min
£4–6

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blackness Castle, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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