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How to get fromRoyal Mile to West Endby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Royal Mile to West End by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haymarkettrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
    8 min
    £1

  2. Line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Shandwick Placebus bus N3 / ...
    14 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to West Endtaxi taxi 1.5 mi
    5 min
    £14–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Royal Mile to West Endwalk walk 1.3 mi
    24 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Shandwick Placebus bus N3 / ...
    15 min
    £1–3

  6. Bus via Edinburgh Haymarket Station South

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Edinburgh Haymarket Station Southbus bus Uk090
    18 min
    £1

  7. Line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Viewcraig Gardens to Grove Streetbus bus 60
    19 min
    £1–2

Royal Mile to West End by foot and train

Calendar1982Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haymarket every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 3 min. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from South Bridge to Shandwick Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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