The average bus between Cowgate and Royal Mile takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Cowgate to Royal Mile. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a week between Cowgate and Royal Mile. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cowgate is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Royal Mile at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument New Bridge Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cowgate to Royal Mile. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Cowgate to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Cowgate to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Cowgate and Royal Mile is 143.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
