What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town is to line 5 bus which costs £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh bus Station and Old Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at South Bridge. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town?

The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Old Town is 4787 feet.

How do I travel from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town?

The bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Bridge takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town bus arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Bridge station.

Where can I stay near Old Town?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Old Town.

Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town - 4 ways to travel via bus, and line 5 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Bridgebus 51 / ...
12 min
£3–5
Line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Leith Street to South Bridgebus 14 / ...
12 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Towntaxi 4,460 ft
2 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Townwalk 2,710 ft
10 min

Edinburgh bus Station to Old Town by bus

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Distance: 4,790 ft
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Bridge every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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