What is the cheapest way to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £1 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £14 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between York Place and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between York Place and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Picardy Place and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from York Place to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between York Place and Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles.

How do I travel from York Place to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to tram which takes 18 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from York Place to Edinburgh Castle?

The tram from Picardy Place to Princes Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the York Place to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

York Place to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the York Place to Edinburgh Castle train from?

York Place to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Picardy Place station.

Where does the York Place to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

York Place to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the York Place to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

York Place to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from York Place to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your York Place to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

York Place to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via tram, taxi, foot, and bus

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram T50
18 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Streetbus X5 / ...
20 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York Place to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.5 mi
5 min
£14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from York Place to Edinburgh Castlewalk 5,220 ft
19 min
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
20 min
£1

York Place to Edinburgh Castle by tram and foot

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between York Place, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Picardy Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 5 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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