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

The cheapest way to get from Newington to Edinburgh Castle is to line 2 bus which costs £3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newington to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Newington and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sciennes House Place and arriving at Chalmers Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Newington to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Newington and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newington to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 25 min and costs £3.

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

The line 2 bus from Sciennes House Place to Chalmers Street takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Newington to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Sciennes House Place station.

Where does the Newington to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Newington to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Chalmers Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Newington to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via line 2 bus, and line 3 bus

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

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Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sciennes House Place to Chalmers Streetbus 12 / ...
25 min
£3
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Salisbury Place to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
34 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newington to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Newington to Edinburgh Castlewalk 1.8 mi
35 min

Newington to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Sciennes House Place to Chalmers Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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