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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith is to line 3 bus which costs £2 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Dalkeith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Buccleuch Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Dalkeith is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £5.

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

The bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Street takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Buccleuch Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith by bus, taxi, or car

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 Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
51 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeithtaxi 7.2 mi
16 min
£25–30
Drive 7.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeithcar 7.2 mi
16 min
£2–3
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
55 min
£2

Edinburgh Castle to Dalkeith by foot and bus

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. Borders Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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