What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk is to line 16 bus which costs £2 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Leith Walk?

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Leith Walk?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at McDonald Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Leith Walk is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk without a car is to tram which takes 24 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk?

The tram from Princes Street to McDonald Road takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Pilrig Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at McDonald Road station.

Where can I stay near Leith Walk?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Leith Walk.

Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk - 5 ways to travel via tram, and line 16 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Edinburgh Castle to Leith Walk by foot and tram

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Leith Walk, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to McDonald Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Pilrig Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 15 min.

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