There are 4 ways to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 55m£32–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 19m£12–21Drive 102.1 mi
- Drive from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castlecar 102.1 mi
2h 13m£25–36Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
4h 5m£20–53
Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle station. However, there are services departing from Stamfordham Way and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Cowgate and Edinburgh Castle is 127 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.
Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cowgate to Edinburgh Castle.
There are 2854+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.