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How to get fromThistle Hotel, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castleby tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Princes Streettram tram T50
    21 min
    £3

  2. Line 13 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Street to Princes Streetbus bus 13
    21 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 5,180 ft
    3 min
    £11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.4 mi
    27 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Maitland Street to Princes Streetbus bus 113 / ...
    26 min
    £1–3

Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by foot and tram

Calendar1946Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from West End - Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Chester Street to Princes Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 6 min.

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