What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence is to line 2 bus which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £9 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Pollock Halls of Residence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grassmarket and arriving at Commonwealth Pool. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Pollock Halls of Residence is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence?

The line 2 bus from Grassmarket to Commonwealth Pool takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Grassmarket station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Commonwealth Pool station.

Where can I stay near Pollock Halls of Residence?

There are 2461+ hotels available in Pollock Halls of Residence.

Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 21 min and costs £2.

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grassmarket to Commonwealth Pool2
21 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence1.8 mi
6 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence1.7 mi
33 min
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Commonwealth PoolN30 / ...
34 min
£2

Edinburgh Castle to Pollock Halls of Residence by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Pollock Halls of Residence, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Grassmarket to Commonwealth Pool every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min.

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