What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle is to line 60 bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Museum of Scotland and arriving at Lauriston Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Old Town and Edinburgh Castle is 4525 feet.

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

The best way to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 15 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Old Town to Edinburgh Castle?

The line 2 bus from National Museum of Scotland to Lauriston Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Old Town to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Old Town to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from National Museum of Scotland station.

Where does the Old Town to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Old Town to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Lauriston Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Old Town to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via line 2 bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from National Museum of Scotland to Lauriston Streetbus N35 / ...
15 min
£3
Line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viewcraig Gardens to Morrison Streetbus 60
28 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Town to Edinburgh Castletaxi 4,540 ft
2 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Old Town to Edinburgh Castlewalk 2,180 ft
8 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to The Exchangebus X27 / ...
24 min
£2

Old Town to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 4,530 ft
Duration: 15 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from National Museum of Scotland to Lauriston Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min.

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