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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile is to line 5 bus which costs £3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £9 - £11.

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

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

How far is it from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile?

The distance between Edinburgh Trams and Royal Mile is 4292 feet.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile without a car is to line 5 bus which takes 10 min and costs £3.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Leith Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile bus arrive?

Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at South Bridge station.

Where can I stay near Royal Mile?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile - 4 ways to travel via line 5 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 5 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leith Street to South Bridgebus 14 / ...
10 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Bridgebus 51 / ...
19 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Miletaxi 3,720 ft
2 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Trams to Royal Milewalk 3,410 ft
12 min

Edinburgh Trams to Royal Mile by foot and bus

298Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,290 ft
Duration: 10 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Leith Street to South Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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