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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    1h 17m
    £15–29

  2. Line 72 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkburn Road to Asdabus bus 72A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Princes Streetbus bus X38
    2h 55m
    £8–12

  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. Line 89 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Arden Grove to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 88C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 35m
    £12–23

  5. Drive 38.5 mi

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

  6. Taxi

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

Kilsyth to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest 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 £15–29 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arden Grove to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 35m.

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