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

The cheapest way to get from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle is to tram which costs £3 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Fountain Park and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fountain Park and arriving at The Exchange. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Fountain Park and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Fountain Park and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Fountain Park to The Exchange takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Fountain Park station.

Where do I catch the Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.

Where does the Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at The Exchange station.

Where does the Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fountain Park to The Exchangebus N30 / ...
18 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1 mi
2 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castlewalk 1.4 mi
28 min
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Fountain Park to Princes Streetbus N30 / ...
21 min
£3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Haymarket to Princes Streettram T50
29 min
£3

Fountain Park to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Fountain Park to The Exchange every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Haymarket to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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