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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £40 - £50.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maybury Road and arriving at Waterloo Place. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Gateway and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Gateway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile?

The distance between Edinburgh Gateway and Royal Mile is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Maybury Road station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile train from?

Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile bus arrive?

Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile train arrive?

Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
18 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maybury Road to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
39 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Miletaxi 5.8 mi
16 min
£40–50
Drive 5.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Milecar 5.8 mi
16 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Gateway to Picardy Placetram T50
42 min
£3
Line 31 bus
1. Take the bus from North Gyle Terrace to South Bridgebus 31
49 min
£3

Edinburgh Gateway to Royal Mile by train and foot

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Distance: 5.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Maybury Road to Waterloo Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route every 20 minutes.

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