What is the cheapest way to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £1 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between W Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between W Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Picardy Place and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between W Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £1.

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

The bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Princes Street takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle train from?

W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Picardy Place station.

Where does the W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, foot

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There are 5 ways to get from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978 / ...
22 min
£1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castletaxi 1.4 mi
4 min
£13–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castlewalk 4,740 ft
18 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram T50
23 min
£3
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
23 min
£1–3

W Edinburgh to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Princes Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 5 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Picardy Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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