What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square is to line 47 bus which costs £2 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Charlotte Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chalmers Street and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Charlotte Square is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square without a car is to line 47 bus which takes 23 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square?

The line 47 bus from Chalmers Street to Queensferry Street takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Chalmers Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where can I stay near Charlotte Square?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Charlotte Square.

Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square - 4 ways to travel via line 47 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square 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.

Line 47 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chalmers Street to Queensferry Streetbus 47B / ...
23 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Squaretaxi 3,770 ft
2 min
£6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Squarewalk 3,140 ft
11 min
Line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Drumsheugh Gardensbus 13
28 min

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Chalmers Street to Queensferry Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min.

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