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

The cheapest way to get from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £16 - £20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meadowbank Stadium and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Holyrood Park and Edinburgh Castle is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 44 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Meadowbank Stadium to Princes Street takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Meadowbank Stadium station.

Where does the Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Holyrood Park 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.

Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Meadowbank Stadium to Princes Streetbus N26 / ...
44 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castlewalk 2.2 mi
43 min

Holyrood Park to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Duration: 44 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Meadowbank Stadium to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min. East Coast Buses also services this route twice daily.

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