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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dean Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dean Castle. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Castle Drive via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dean Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dean Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dean Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dean Castle is 69 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Dean Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dean Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Dean Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dean Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dean Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dean Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dean Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dean Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dean Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dean Castle is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Dean Castle.

Where can I stay near Dean Castle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Dean Castle.

Edinburgh to Dean Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Castle Drivebus X71 / ...
1h 45m
£23–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Castle Drivebus X71 / ...
2h 8m
£14–19
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dean Castlecar 62.3 mi
1h 20m
£16–22
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Castle Drivebus X71 / ...
2h 9m
£14–19
Train, line 4 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Castle Drivebus 4
2h 32m
£23–42
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 39m
£30–55

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dean Castle.

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Distance: 68.2 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Dean Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Castle Drive in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dean Castle via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Kilmarnock in around 2h 39m.

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