There are 5 ways to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh WaverleyTweedbank - Edinburgh
40 min£7–9Line 29 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arniston Engine to Frederick Street29
1h 14m£2Bus
- Take the bus from Shank Bridge to South BridgeX95
52 min£3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle11.2 mi
20 min£35–45Drive 11.2 mi
- Drive from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle11.2 mi
20 min£3–4
Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle is to line 29 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shank Bridge and arriving at South Bridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Midlothian and Edinburgh Castle is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £9.
The train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh Waverley takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Shank Bridge station.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gorebridge station.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Shank Bridge to South Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Shank Bridge to South Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Arniston Engine to Frederick Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Swift Private Hire Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 660 5000
- Website
- swiftprivatehire.co.uk
Aerial ABW Cabs
- Phone
- +44 131 663 3232
- Website
- aerialabwcabs.co.uk
Abbey Cabs Dalkeith
- Phone
- +44 131 357 7444
- Website
- abbeycabsdalkeith.co.uk
Toun Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 0077
- Website
- toun-taxis.co.uk
R & J's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 2020
Musselburgh Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 2121
- Website
- musselburghtaxis.com
9090 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 9090
- Website
- 9090taxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Bridge station.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle.
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