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

The cheapest way to get from George Street to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from George Street to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between George Street and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North St David Street and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from George Street to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between George Street and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from George Street to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from North St David Street to Princes Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

George Street to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from North St David Street station.

Where does the George Street to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

George Street to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from George Street to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Princes Streetbus 10 / ...
21 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Street to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.1 mi
3 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from George Street to Edinburgh Castlewalk 3,760 ft
14 min
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bread Streetbus 101A / ...
29 min

George Street to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from North St David Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 8 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.

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