What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to George Street?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to George Street is to bus via Frederick Street which costs £1 - £2 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Mile to George Street?

The fastest way to get from Royal Mile to George Street is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £9 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Mile and George Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bridge and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Royal Mile to George Street?

The distance between Royal Mile and George Street is 3640 feet.

How do I travel from Royal Mile to George Street without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Mile to George Street without a car is to line 30 bus which takes 7 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Royal Mile to George Street?

The line 30 bus from South Bridge to Princes Street takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Mile to George Street bus from?

Royal Mile to George Street bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from South Bridge station.

Where does the Royal Mile to George Street bus arrive?

Royal Mile to George Street bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near George Street?

There are 3017+ hotels available in George Street.

Royal Mile to George Street - 5 ways to travel via line 30 bus, bus, and taxi

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

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Line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
7 min
£3
Bus via Frederick Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Frederick Streetbus X5
19 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to George Streettaxi 3,980 ft
2 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Royal Mile to George Streetwalk 3,250 ft
11 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51 / ...
18 min
£3–5

Royal Mile to George Street by foot and bus

4140Weekly Services

7 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,640 ft
Duration: 7 min

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

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

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