What is the cheapest way to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill?

The fastest way to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Princes Street and Calton Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at St Andrew's House. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Princes Street and Calton Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Picardy Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Princes Street to Calton Hill?

The distance between Princes Street and Calton Hill is 2950 feet.

How do I travel from Princes Street to Calton Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill?

The tram from Princes Street to Picardy Place takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Princes Street to Calton Hill bus from?

Princes Street to Calton Hill bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Princes Street to Calton Hill train from?

Princes Street to Calton Hill train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Princes Street to Calton Hill bus arrive?

Princes Street to Calton Hill bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the Princes Street to Calton Hill train arrive?

Princes Street to Calton Hill train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Picardy Place station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Princes Street to Calton Hill?

Book your Princes Street to Calton Hill bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calton Hill?

There are 2996+ hotels available in Calton Hill.

Princes Street to Calton Hill - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Princes Street to Calton Hill by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
6 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus X7 / ...
6 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princes Street to Calton Hilltaxi 5,040 ft
3 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Princes Street to Calton Hillwalk 4,540 ft
16 min

Princes Street to Calton Hill by bus

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Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland and Calton Hill, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's House every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 6 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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