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How to get to Greyfriars Bobby by bus?

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How to get to Greyfriars Bobby by train?

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Bus stations near Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh

  • Forrest Road, Old Town,2 min walk,
  • National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town,2 min walk,
  • Bristo Place, Old Town,2 min walk,
  • South Bridge, Old Town,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh

  • Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh,10 min walk,

Train stations near Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh,34 min walk,

Bus lines to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh

  • 2,Magdalene,
  • 9,Mayfield,
  • 23,Greenbank,
  • 27,Silverknowes,
  • 35,North Leith,
  • 45,Riccarton,
  • X52,Old Town,
  • N35,Riccarton,
  • 12,South Gyle,
  • 47,South Side,
  • 47B,Barnton,
  • 7,Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - Newhaven,
  • 31,East Craigs - Bonnyrigg or Polton Mill,
  • N31,Bonnyrigg - Edinburgh,
  • X31,Edinburgh - Rosewell,
  • 37,Penicuik or Gowkley Moss - Silverknowes,
  • N37,Silverknowes - Penicuik,
  • X37,Penicuik Deanburn - Western Harbour,
  • X62,Galashiels - Edinburgh,
  • 5,Oxgangs - The Jewel,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Greyfriars Bobby?

    The nearest stations to Greyfriars Bobby are:

    • Forrest Road, Old Town is 76 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town is 97 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Bristo Place, Old Town is 117 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • South Bridge, Old Town is 380 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh is 767 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Edinburgh is 2585 meters away, 34 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Greyfriars Bobby?

    These bus lines stop near Greyfriars Bobby: 2, 31, 47, 9, 909, X37, X61, X62.

  • Which train line stops near Greyfriars Bobby?

    SCOTRAIL

  • Which light rail line stops near Greyfriars Bobby?

    T50

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The nearest light rail station to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh is Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The nearest bus stops to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh are Forrest Road, Old Town, National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town and Bristo Place, Old Town. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the first light rail that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:47.

  • What time is the last light rail to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the last light rail that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 00:13.

  • What time is the first train to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the first train that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:39.

  • What time is the last train to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the last train that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 01:11.

  • What time is the first bus to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The N14 is the first bus that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:15.

  • What time is the last bus to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh?

    The N37 is the last bus that goes to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 02:19.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Greyfriars Bobby?

    The light rail fare to Greyfriars Bobby costs about £2.00 - £7.50.

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