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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes is to line 47 bus which costs £2 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Silverknowes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Drumsheugh Place and arriving at Barnton Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Silverknowes is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes without a car is to line 47 bus which takes 26 min and costs £2.

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

The line 47 bus from Drumsheugh Place to Barnton Park takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Drumsheugh Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Barnton Park station.

Where can I stay near Silverknowes?

There are 2575+ hotels available in Silverknowes.

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes - 5 ways to travel via line 47 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes 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.

Line 47 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Drumsheugh Place to Barnton Park47B / ...
26 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes4.2 mi
11 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes3.8 mi
1h 14m
Line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Silverknowes Place37 / ...
29 min
£2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Lauriston Farm Road29
32 min
£2

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes by foot and bus

1103Weekly Services

26 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes.

Launch map view

Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Drumsheugh Place to Barnton Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 14 min.

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.