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

The cheapest way to get from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Haymarket and Edinburgh Castle?

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

Is there a direct train between Haymarket and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Haymarket and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

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

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

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

The tram from Haymarket to Princes Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Haymarket Station.

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

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

Where does the Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via tram, taxi, foot, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Haymarket to Princes Streettram T50
19 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Princes Streetbus N44 / ...
21 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castletaxi 4,720 ft
3 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Haymarket to Edinburgh Castlewalk 1.2 mi
23 min

Haymarket to Edinburgh Castle by tram and foot

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Haymarket to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Haymarket Station to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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