What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at South Bridge. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Royal Mile?

The distance between Edinburgh and Royal Mile is 3841 feet.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Royal Mile without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile without a car is to line 30 bus which takes 6 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile?

The line 30 bus from Princes Street to South Bridge takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Royal Mile bus from?

Edinburgh to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Royal Mile bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Royal Mile?

Book your Edinburgh to Royal Mile bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Royal Mile?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Royal Mile.

Edinburgh to Royal Mile - 5 ways to travel via line 30 bus, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile by bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to South Bridgebus N3 / ...
6 min
£2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
12 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Royal Miletaxi 3,680 ft
2 min
£6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Royal Milewalk 3,020 ft
11 min
Bus via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
16 min
£2–4

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile.

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Distance: 3,840 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Royal Mile, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to South Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min.

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