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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs £1 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lauriston Building and arriving at South Bridge. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile without a car is to line 35 bus which takes 23 min and costs £3.

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

The line 35 bus from Lauriston Building to South Bridge takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile bus arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Royal Mile?

There are 3020+ hotels available in Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile - 6 ways to travel via line 35 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to South Bridgebus N35 / ...
23 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
26 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Miletaxi 5,040 ft
3 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Milewalk 3,440 ft
12 min
Line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Lauriston Building to New Arthur Placebus 60
29 min
£1–2
Bus via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
31 min
£1

Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Lauriston Building to South Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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