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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Town to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Howe Street to Princes Streetbus bus 24
    17 min
    £1–2

  2. Taxi

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

  3. Walk

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

  4. Line 101 bus

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

  5. Bus via Leith Street

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

New Town to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar908Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Howe Street to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 4 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route hourly.

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