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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes is to bus via Silverknowes Terminus which costs £2 and takes 33 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 Queensferry Street and arriving at Hillpark Steps. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Silverknowes is 3 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 bus which takes 18 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Queensferry Street to Hillpark Steps takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Hillpark Steps station.

Where can I stay near Silverknowes?

There are 931+ hotels available in Silverknowes.

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Hillpark Stepsbus X56 / ...
18 min
£1–3
Bus via Silverknowes Terminus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Silverknowes Terminusbus 37 / ...
33 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowestaxi 4.2 mi
11 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Silverknoweswalk 3.8 mi
1h 14m

Edinburgh Castle to Silverknowes by foot and bus

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18 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Hillpark Steps every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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