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How to get fromSt Andrew Square to Edinburgh Castleby tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Castle by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from St Andrew Square to Princes Streettram tram T50
    14 min
    £3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    20 min
    £1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 1.2 mi
    4 min
    £12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 4,080 ft
    15 min

  5. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus bus N3 / ...
    22 min
    £1–3

  6. Tram via Picardy Place

    1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram tram T50
    24 min
    £3

St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar2515Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,960 ft
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between St Andrew Square, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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