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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs £1 - £2 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £14 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Duddingston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Duddingston Mills. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Duddingston is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Duddingston Mills takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Duddingston Mills station.

Where can I stay near Duddingston?

There are 2529+ hotels available in Duddingston.

Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston 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 Princes Street to Duddingston Mills44 / ...
30 min
£1–2
Bus via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Duddingston Mills44
31 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston3.4 mi
10 min
£14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston3 mi
59 min

Edinburgh Castle to Duddingston by foot and bus

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30 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Duddingston Mills every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min. East Coast Buses also services this route 5 times a day.

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