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How to get fromHaymarket to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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

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  1. Line 60 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Torphichen Street to Lauriston Buildingbus bus 60
    18 min
    £1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 4,720 ft
    3 min
    £10–13

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.2 mi
    23 min

  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Haymarket to Princes Streettram tram T50
    19 min
    £3

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Princes Streetbus bus N44 / ...
    20 min
    £1–2

Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

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

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Torphichen Street to Lauriston Building hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 5 min. 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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