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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Castle and Charlotte Square takes 6 min and the fastest bus takes 5 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
£1
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh Castle and Charlotte Square. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Charlotte Square at 7:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Charlotte Square, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Frederick Street to Drumsheugh Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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