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How to get froma&o Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from a&o Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 60 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Richmond Street to Lauriston Streetbus bus 60
    24 min
    £1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from a&o Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 4,440 ft
    2 min
    £10–13

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from a&o Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 3,690 ft
    13 min

  4. Line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Princes Streetbus bus N3 / ...
    27 min
    £3

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Terrace to Frederick Streetbus bus X5
    33 min
    £1–2

a&o Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between a&o Edinburgh City, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from West Richmond Street to Lauriston Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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