What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter is to bus via Princes Street which costs £1 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter is to bus which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and St James Quarter?

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and St James Quarter?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to St James Quarter?

The distance between Edinburgh and St James Quarter is 1846 feet.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to St James Quarter without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter without a car is to bus which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St James Quarter bus from?

Edinburgh to St James Quarter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St James Quarter train from?

Edinburgh to St James Quarter train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to St James Quarter bus arrive?

Edinburgh to St James Quarter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to St James Quarter train arrive?

Edinburgh to St James Quarter train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Picardy Place station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to St James Quarter?

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Where can I stay near St James Quarter?

There are 3009+ hotels available in St James Quarter.

Edinburgh to St James Quarter - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to St James Quarter by bus, tram, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Leith Streetbus N26 / ...
4 min
£1–3
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978 / ...
10 min
£1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Picardy Placetram T50
10 min
£3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to St James Quarterwalk 1,960 ft
7 min

Edinburgh to St James Quarter by bus and foot

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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St James Quarter, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Leith Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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