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How to get fromPrestonfield to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 2 bus via Forrest Road

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    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Forrest Roadbus bus 2
    25 min
    £3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    8 min
    £21–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 2.4 mi
    47 min

  4. Line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to West Portbus bus 2
    27 min
    £3

  5. Line 2 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Lauriston Streetbus bus 2
    32 min
    £3

  6. Line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Princes Streetbus bus N30 / ...
    38 min
    £3

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  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Forrest Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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