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How to get fromMerchiston to Edinburgh Castleby bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fountain Park to Princes Streetbus bus N28 / ...
    16 min
    £2–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 1.5 mi
    5 min
    £9–11

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Merchiston to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.8 mi
    34 min

  4. Line 27 bus

    1. Take the bus from Polwarth Park to Lauriston Buildingbus bus 27
    20 min
    £3

Merchiston to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar1552Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Fountain Park to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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