What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town is to line 29 bus which takes 6 min and costs £3.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and New Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hill Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and New Town?

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.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and New Town is 2841 feet.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town without a car is to line 29 bus which takes 6 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town?

The line 29 bus from Princes Street to Hill Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town?

Book your Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New Town?

There are 3006+ hotels available in New Town.

Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town - 4 ways to travel via line 29 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town by bus, tram, or foot

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Line 29 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hill Streetbus 29
6 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
15 min
£1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Princes Streettram T50
14 min
£3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Townwalk 3,120 ft
11 min

Edinburgh Waverley Station to New Town by foot and bus

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Distance: 2,840 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and New Town, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Hill Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. 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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