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How to get fromWest End to Edinburgh Castleby tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West End 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
    15 min
    £3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Princes Streetbus bus X19 / ...
    19 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West End to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 4,480 ft
    2 min
    £10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from West End to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.2 mi
    23 min

  5. Line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Torphichen Street to West Portbus bus 2
    16 min
    £3

West End to Edinburgh Castle by tram and foot

Calendar1946Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between West End, 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, Lothian operates a bus from Torphichen Street to West Port every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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