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

The cheapest way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £14 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Merchiston and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fountain Park 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 Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Merchiston and Edinburgh Castle is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Fountain Park to Princes Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Fountain Park station.

Where does the Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fountain Park to Princes Streetbus N28 / ...
21 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.5 mi
5 min
£14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castlewalk 1.9 mi
36 min
Line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Polwarth Park to Lauriston Buildingbus 27
22 min
£3

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Fountain Park to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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