The average bus between Cowgate and Royal Mile takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 day 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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cowgate to Royal Mile? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowgate to Royal Mile. However, there are services departing from Cowgate station and arriving at Royal Mile station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cowgate to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Cowgate to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Cowgate and Royal Mile is 143.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 35m.