What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to line 27 bus which costs £3 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warriston Gardens and arriving at The Mound. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How long does it take to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The line 27 bus from Warriston Gardens to The Mound takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Warriston Gardens station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle

Q: How far is it from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 27 bus which takes 33 min and costs £3.

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There are 3 ways to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Warriston Gardens to The Moundbus 23 / ...
33 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castletaxi 2.2 mi
7 min
£18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castlewalk 1.9 mi
38 min

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Warriston Gardens to The Mound every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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