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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle

Composite routes from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Castle

Other
19 min
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Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh
Estimated price:
$44.30–$164.55

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Princes
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$7.59

Lothian Buses

Phone:
+44 131 555 6363
Website:
lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Airport to Princes
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.65

Bright Bus

Phone:
0333 016 6162
Email:
Website:
brightbustours.com/
Bus from Airport to Princes
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Train operators

Edinburgh Trams

Phone:
0131 475 0177
Email:
Website:
edinburghtrams.com/
Train from Edinburgh Airport to Princes
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.96–$11.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which costs $2.50 - $3.80 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $70.65 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh Castle is 12 km. The road distance is 12.9 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus which takes 28 min and costs $4.67 - $6.52 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from Airport to Princes Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Airport station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle is 13 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Castle.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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