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

The cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 14 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Royal Mile and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bridge and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Royal Mile to Edinburgh?

The distance between Royal Mile and Edinburgh is 3629 feet.

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

The best way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh without a car is to line 30 bus which takes 7 min and costs £2.

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

The line 30 bus from South Bridge to Princes Street takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Royal Mile to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where does the Royal Mile to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Royal Mile to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh 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 South Bridge to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
7 min
£2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Frederick Streetbus X5
14 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to Edinburghtaxi 3,680 ft
2 min
£6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Royal Mile to Edinburghwalk 3,020 ft
11 min
Bus via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
15 min
£2–4

Royal Mile to Edinburgh by foot and bus

4158Weekly Services

7 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,630 ft
Duration: 7 min

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

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

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