What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £1 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street is to bus which takes 10 min and costs £1 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Picardy Place and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street?

Book your Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Princes Street?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Edinburgh Princes Street.

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street

Q: How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Princes Street is 3606 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car is to bus which takes 10 min and costs £1 - £3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Picardy Place station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Street by bus, foot, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Streetbus 15 / ...
10 min
£1–3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Princes Streetwalk 2,150 ft
7 min
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Streetbus X39
13 min
£1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram T50
14 min
£3
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
15 min
£1
Line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
18 min
£2

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Distance: 3,610 ft
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Picardy Place to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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