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How to get fromEdinburgh to Royal Mileby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Royal Mile by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to South Bridgebus bus N3 / ...
    6 min
    £3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Waterloo Placebus bus X19 / ...
    12 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Royal Miletaxi taxi 3,680 ft
    2 min
    £9–11

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Royal Milewalk walk 2,900 ft
    10 min

  5. Bus via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus bus Uk090
    16 min
    £1

Edinburgh to Royal Mile by bus and foot

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,840 ft
  • Duration: 6 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to South Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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