What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby is to line 2 bus which costs £2 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £7 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Bobby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Port and arriving at Merchant Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Bobby is 3220 feet.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 9 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby?

The line 2 bus from West Port to Merchant Street takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from West Port station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Merchant Street station.

Where can I stay near Greyfriars Bobby?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Greyfriars Bobby.

Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby - 4 ways to travel via line 2 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from West Port to Merchant Streetbus 2
9 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobbytaxi 4,170 ft
2 min
£7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobbywalk 2,240 ft
8 min
Line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Bread Street to Surgeons' Hallbus 60
18 min

Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars Bobby by foot and bus

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Distance: 3,220 ft
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Greyfriars Bobby, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from West Port to Merchant Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min.

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