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

The cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Old Town is to line 35 bus which costs £3 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Royal Mile to Old Town is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £9 - £11.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Museum of Childhood and arriving at National Museum of Scotland. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Royal Mile to Old Town?

The distance between Royal Mile and Old Town is 2482 feet.

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

The best way to get from Royal Mile to Old Town without a car is to line 35 bus which takes 5 min and costs £3.

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

The line 35 bus from Museum of Childhood to National Museum of Scotland takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Royal Mile to Old Town bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Museum of Childhood station.

Where does the Royal Mile to Old Town bus arrive?

Royal Mile to Old Town bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at National Museum of Scotland station.

Where can I stay near Old Town?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Old Town.

Royal Mile to Old Town - 3 ways to travel via line 35 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Royal Mile to Old Town by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Museum of Childhood to National Museum of Scotlandbus N35 / ...
5 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to Old Towntaxi 3,460 ft
2 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Royal Mile to Old Townwalk 1,310 ft
4 min

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Distance: 2,480 ft
Duration: 5 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Museum of Childhood to National Museum of Scotland every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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