What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn is to line 12 bus which costs £2 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Sheep Heid Inn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lauriston Building and arriving at Holyrood High School. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Sheep Heid Inn is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn without a car is to line 12 bus which takes 40 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn?

The line 12 bus from Lauriston Building to Holyrood High School takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Lauriston Building station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Holyrood High School station.

Where can I stay near Sheep Heid Inn?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Sheep Heid Inn.

Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn - 3 ways to travel via line 12 bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 12 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to Holyrood High School12
40 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn3.6 mi
12 min
£15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn2.5 mi
48 min

Edinburgh Castle to Sheep Heid Inn by foot and bus

660Weekly Services

40 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Sheep Heid Inn, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Lauriston Building to Holyrood High School every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 29 min.

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