What is the cheapest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which takes 34 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Slip Road and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh Castle is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 34 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from Slip Road to Princes Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Slip Road station.

Where does the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle - 2 ways to travel via bus

There are 2 ways to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle by bus

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1. Take the bus from Slip Road to Princes Streetbus X56 / ...
34 min
£2–4
Bus via North Access
1. Take the bus from North Access to Princes Streetbus X56 / ...
37 min
£2–4

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 9.6 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Forth Bridge, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Slip Road to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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