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 £8 - £13 and takes 2h 9m.

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 - £23.

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 Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Castle Drive via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

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 46m and costs £21 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street 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 9m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dean Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dean Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow 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 508+ hotels available in Dean Castle.

Edinburgh to Dean Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Castle Drivebus X79 / ...
1h 46m
£21–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Castle Drivebus X79 / ...
2h 9m
£8–13
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
£26–85
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dean Castlecar 62.3 mi
1h 20m
£16–23
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Castle Drivebus X79 / ...
2h 18m
£12–19

Edinburgh to Dean Castle by train, foot, and bus

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.8 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Dean Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Castle Drive in around 2h 9m. 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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