What is the cheapest way to get from New Town to Royal Mile?

The cheapest way to get from New Town to Royal Mile is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Town to Royal Mile?

The fastest way to get from New Town to Royal Mile is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between New Town and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Street Gardens West 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 New Town to Royal Mile?

The distance between New Town and Royal Mile is 1 miles.

How do I travel from New Town to Royal Mile without a car?

The best way to get from New Town to Royal Mile without a car is to line 29 bus which takes 14 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from New Town to Royal Mile?

The line 29 bus from Queen Street Gardens West to South Bridge takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Town to Royal Mile bus from?

New Town to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the New Town to Royal Mile bus arrive?

New Town to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

How do I get a bus ticket from New Town to Royal Mile?

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Where can I stay near Royal Mile?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Royal Mile.

New Town to Royal Mile - 4 ways to travel via line 29 bus, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from New Town to Royal Mile by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 29 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queen Street Gardens West to South Bridgebus 29
14 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's Housebus X19 / ...
16 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Town to Royal Miletaxi 4,490 ft
2 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from New Town to Royal Milewalk 4,300 ft
15 min

New Town to Royal Mile by bus and foot

644Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between New Town, Scotland and Royal Mile, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Queen Street Gardens West to South Bridge every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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