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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melville Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melville Castle is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Melville Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bridge and arriving at Dobbies Garden World. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Melville Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Eskbank. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Melville Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Melville Castle is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melville Castle without a car is to line 3 bus which takes 44 min and costs £3.

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

The line 3 bus from South Bridge to Dobbies Garden World takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Edinburgh to Melville Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from South Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Melville Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Melville Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Melville Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melville Castle is to line 3 bus which takes 44 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Melville Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Melville Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Dobbies Garden World station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Melville Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Melville Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Eskbank station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Melville Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Melville Castle is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Edinburgh to Melville Castle.

Where can I stay near Melville Castle?

There are 2798+ hotels available in Melville Castle.

Edinburgh to Melville Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and taxi

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

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Line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Dobbies Garden Worldbus N3 / ...
44 min
£3
Drive 6.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melville Castlecar 6.9 mi
17 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eskbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
51 min
£3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Melville Castletaxi 6.9 mi
17 min
£45–60

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from South Bridge to Dobbies Garden World every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eskbank hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 20 min.

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