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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
19 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1 mi
3 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castlewalk 2,860 ft
11 min

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 5 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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