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How to get fromKilsyth to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilsyth to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    1h 17m
    £13–23

  2. Drive  38.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilsyth to Edinburgh Castlecar car 38.5 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 344 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Croy Stationbus bus 344
    2. Take the train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    1h 50m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 88C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 33m
    £11–21

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilsyth to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 38.5 mi
    51 min
    £250–300

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X55
    3h 3m
    £12–18

Kilsyth to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 33m.

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