What is the cheapest way to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle is to bus via Western General which costs £1 - £3 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Western General Hospital and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western General and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Western General Hospital and Edinburgh Castle is 3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from Western General to Princes Street takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Western General station.

Where does the Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

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Q: How do I travel from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus via Western General which takes 32 min and costs £1 - £3.

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There are 4 ways to get from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus via Western General
best
1. Take the bus from Western General to Princes Streetbus 19 / ...
32 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castletaxi 2.2 mi
7 min
£18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castlewalk 2.5 mi
47 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Woods to Princes Streetbus 19 / ...
32 min
£1–3

Western General Hospital to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Western General Hospital, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Western General to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min. East Coast Buses also services this route hourly.

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