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

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There are 6 ways to get from Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to West Portbus bus 2
    22 min
    £2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    8 min
    £11–15

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 2.3 mi
    45 min

  4. Line 2 bus via Forrest Road

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Forrest Roadbus bus 2
    23 min
    £2

  5. Line 2 bus via Lauriston Street

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Lauriston Streetbus bus 2
    24 min
    £2

  6. Line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Prestonfield Terrace to Princes Streetbus bus N30 / ...
    31 min
    £2

Prestonfield to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar636Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Prestonfield Terrace to West Port every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min.

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