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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate is to line 35 bus which costs £2 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £8 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Canongate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Exchange and arriving at Leith Street. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Canongate is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £2.

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

The bus from The Exchange to Leith Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Regent Terrace station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Canongate?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Canongate bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Canongate?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Canongate.

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Leith Streetbus N28
17 min
£2
Bus via Regent Terrace
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Regent Terracebus 113 / ...
18 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Canongatetaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Canongatewalk 4,680 ft
17 min
Line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to Canongate Kirkbus N35 / ...
19 min
£2

Edinburgh Castle to Canongate by foot and bus

4Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from The Exchange to Leith Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 10 min.

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