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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle is to bus which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Dirleton Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frederick Street and arriving at Foreshot Terrace. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Dirleton Castle is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle.

Where can I stay near Dirleton Castle?

There are 674+ hotels available in Dirleton Castle.

Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to North BerwickEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
2. Take the bus from St Baldred's Church to Foreshot TerraceX5 / ...
1h 2m
£10–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Foreshot TerraceX5
1h 25m
£4–5
Drive 23 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle23 mi
35 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle23 mi
35 min
£70–85

Edinburgh Castle to Dirleton Castle by foot, train, and bus

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Frederick Street to Foreshot Terrace every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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