What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle is to bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £1 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Museum of Childhood and arriving at Lauriston Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to line 35 bus which takes 24 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle?

The line 35 bus from Museum of Childhood to Lauriston Street takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Regent Road station.

Where does the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via line 35 bus, and taxi

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

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Line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Museum of Childhood to Lauriston Streetbus N35 / ...
24 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Princes Streetbus X19 / ...
27 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castletaxi 5,030 ft
3 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castlewalk 3,440 ft
12 min
Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
27 min
£1

Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Museum of Childhood to Lauriston Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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