What is the cheapest way to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between The Gyle Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maybury Road and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between The Gyle Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gyle Centre and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between The Gyle Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Castle is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle?

The tram from Gyle Centre to Princes Street takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Maybury Road station.

Where do I catch the The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle train from?

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Gyle Centre station.

Where does the The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle

Q: How do I travel from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to tram which takes 40 min and costs £3.

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There are 5 ways to get from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Gyle Centre to Princes Streettram T50
40 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maybury Road to Princes Streetbus 100
42 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castletaxi 5.7 mi
14 min
£40–50
Drive 5.7 mi
1. Drive from The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castlecar 5.7 mi
14 min
£2
Bus via Dechmont Road
1. Take the bus from Dechmont Road to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
50 min
£2

The Gyle Shopping Centre to Edinburgh Castle by foot and tram

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between The Gyle Shopping Centre, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Gyle Centre to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Maybury Road to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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