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How to get fromScottish Parliament Building to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Scottish Parliament Building to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Regent Terrace to Princes Streetbus bus 113 / ...
    28 min
    £1–2

  2. Bus via Lauriston Street

    1. Take the bus from Scottish Parliament to Lauriston Streetbus bus N35 / ...
    29 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scottish Parliament Building to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    4 min
    £13–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Scottish Parliament Building to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.1 mi
    20 min

Scottish Parliament Building to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

Calendar4448Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Scottish Parliament Building, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Regent Terrace to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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