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How to get fromRoyal Mile to The Kelpiesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Mile to The Kelpies by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2. Take the bus from Weir Street to West Mains Industrial Estatebus bus 3 / ...
    1h 7m
    £11–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus bus 978 / ...
    1h 52m
    £5–11

  3. Drive 24.8 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Mile to The Kelpiescar car 24.8 mi
    36 min
    £6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to The Kelpiestaxi taxi 24.8 mi
    36 min
    £160–200

  5. Bus via St Andrew`s Church

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to St Andrew`s Churchbus bus X38
    2h 24m
    £8–11

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  • Distance: 28.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Royal Mile, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garage hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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