What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £8 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and St Andrew Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and St Andrew Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at St Andrew Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and St Andrew Square is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square?

The bus from Princes Street to Princes Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square train from?

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Castle and St Andrew Square?

St Andrew Square is 1h ahead of Edinburgh Castle. It is currently 2:28 AM in Edinburgh Castle and 3:28 AM in St Andrew Square.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at St Andrew Square station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near St Andrew Square?

There are 2452+ hotels available in St Andrew Square.

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus N16 / ...
13 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Squaretaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£8–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Squarewalk 4,040 ft
15 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to St Andrew Squaretram T50
14 min
£3
Bus via Leith Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Leith Streetbus 101A / ...
23 min
£2
Tram via Picardy Place
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
23 min
£3

Edinburgh Castle to St Andrew Square by foot and bus

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Distance: 1 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and St Andrew Square, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to St Andrew Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min.

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