What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £26 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Balerno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Balerno High School. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Balerno is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 42 min and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Balerno bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Balerno bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Balerno High School station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Balerno is 8 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno.

Where can I stay near Balerno?

There are 2840+ hotels available in Balerno.

Edinburgh Castle to Balerno - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and taxi

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Edinburgh Castle to Balerno

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balerno. The best route is Train, line 44 bus, a distance of 11.236 km.

Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slatefordtrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Slateford Station to Balerno High Schoolbus 44 / ...
42 min
£4–5
Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Balernocar 7.6 mi
19 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Balernotaxi 7.6 mi
19 min
£26–31
Line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Balerno High Schoolbus 44 / ...
48 min
£3

Edinburgh Castle to Balerno by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Balerno, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Balerno High School every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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