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How to get fromRoyal Observatory to Edinburgh Waverley Stationby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Observatory to Edinburgh Waverley Station by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 9 bus, line 29 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to Chapel Streetbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Princes Streetbus bus 29 / ...
    24 min
    £5

  2. Line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to Victoria Streetbus bus 9
    26 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Edinburgh Waverley Stationtaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    7 min
    £21–25

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Royal Observatory to Edinburgh Waverley Stationwalk walk 2.2 mi
    43 min

  5. Line 9 bus via Hanover Street

    1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to The Moundbus bus 9
    30 min
    £3

Royal Observatory to Edinburgh Waverley Station by bus

Calendar674Weekly Buses
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Royal Observatory, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Royal Observatory to Princes Street via Chapel Street and Surgeons' Hall in around 24 min.

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