Train tracked
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the Edinburgh Castle pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley · Attraction route
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Waverley — 1 miles, typically 10–20 min, either direction. Arrivals are met on the concourse with the train tracked; departures timed to your service.
FromEdinburgh Castle
ToEdinburgh Waverley
Distance1 miles
Journey10–20 min
Instant fixed price
Edinburgh Castle, EdinburghEdinburgh Waverley
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£47 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£54 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£98 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£62 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£72 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£129 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
The Esplanade takes set-down outside Tattoo season — in August, Johnston Terrace below the rock is the working kerb. At Edinburgh Waverley, your driver waits on the concourse with a name board, train tracked.
Every charge inside
Every road toll on the route is inside the quoted fare.
Venue craft included
The one o’clock gun is the schedule’s fixed point — book the castle for noon, jump at one, lunch at half past.
Both directions, one price
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
Choose your car
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley from £47.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Set-down and pickup at Edinburgh Castle matched to the venue’s access rules
- A name-board meet at Edinburgh Waverley
- Real-time train tracking on inbound journeys
- All road tolls inside the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Queues at both ends on event days |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | Surges exactly when events end |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and connections |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | Set down at Edinburgh Castle, met at Edinburgh Waverley, one fare |
Worth knowing
Good to know about Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley.
Timed-entry reality
Most big sights now run timed tickets. We build the drop-off around your slot so the queue you join is for the door, not a taxi rank half a mile away.
At the Edinburgh Castle end
The Esplanade takes set-down outside Tattoo season — in August, Johnston Terrace below the rock is the working kerb.
Worth knowing
The one o’clock gun is the schedule’s fixed point — book the castle for noon, jump at one, lunch at half past.
While you visit
Your chauffeur repositions rather than parks — when you message, the car is already moving towards the agreed point.
The Edinburgh Castle–Edinburgh Waverley transfer
This route joins a venue and a transport hub, and both ends have their own rules. The Esplanade takes set-down outside Tattoo season — in August, Johnston Terrace below the rock is the working kerb. At Edinburgh Waverley, your driver meets you on the concourse with the train tracked — so the 1-mile run between them is the easy part.
Reckon on 10–20 min for the 1 miles, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
Details
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley at a glance.
- Route
- Edinburgh Castle ↔ Edinburgh Waverley
- Distance
- 1 miles
- Typical journey
- 10–20 min
- Saloon from
- £47
- Venue type
- Attraction
- Tracking
- Train tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Waverley
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the Edinburgh Castle–Edinburgh Waverley car cost?
From £47 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Where are we met at Edinburgh Castle?
The Esplanade takes set-down outside Tattoo season — in August, Johnston Terrace below the rock is the working kerb.
Where will the driver be at Edinburgh Waverley?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Can I book the return to Edinburgh Castle?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
Does the price change on event days?
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
How long does the journey take?
The 1-mile run is typically 10–20 min, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
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