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How to get fromNew Town to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from New Town to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 27 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Abercromby Place to Victoria Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    15 min
    £3

  2. Line 13 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abercromby Place to Princes Streetbus bus 13
    20 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Town to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    £11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New Town to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 4,250 ft
    16 min

  5. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bread Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    25 min

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leith Street to The Exchangebus bus N28
    28 min
    £2

New Town to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar1155Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between New Town, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Abercromby Place to Victoria Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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