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How to get fromColinton to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Colinton to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 45 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colinton Village to Glen Streetbus bus 45
    25 min
    £2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colinton to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 4 mi
    10 min
    £16–20

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Colinton to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 21m

  4. Line 45 bus via Lauriston Building

    1. Take the bus from Colinton Village to Lauriston Buildingbus bus 45
    29 min
    £2

  5. Line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Barnshot Road to Princes Streetbus bus N16 / ...
    47 min
    £2

Colinton to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar320Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colinton, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Colinton Village to Glen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 19 min.

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