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There was quite a lot of talk on the forum last year about the shuttle bus in South Queensferry for Edinburgh. Some people felt it wasn't always available but all the times I've been volunteering this year it has been there throughout the day. The cost is £10 / $15 /15 euros per person return and the bus leaves when it is full. Today when I was at the pier, there were 3x51-seater coaches and 3 smaller vans.

Here are some photos to guide you.

 

The buses park at the top of the pier and to your left. Here is the operator showing the board. You pay at the coach:

 

 

 

The coaches depart every ten minutes or so at busy times and it takes around 25 minutes, depending on traffic, to get to Charlotte Square in Edinburgh. The bus stops in front of the National Records Office and that is also where you get the bus again to go back to the ship.

 

 

 

There is a garden and statue in the middle of the square.

 

 

You can also get the hop-on, hop-off bus from the same place. The green line is the one that has a live commentary in English.

 

 

With your back to the Records office and facing the statue, turn right towards Princes Street. It is about 100 yards and in the photo, the building called The Rutland is at the end of Princes Street.

 

 

At the other side of Charlotte Square, on the way down to Princes street, you can get a different ho-ho bus, the World Heritage Tour.

 

 

End of Part 1!

I know you were asked this before but I can't find the answer so please indulge me: I'm not sure what "Return Service" means. Is the cost in the picture $15 US for a round trip or just one way?

Sorry you had to cancel -- I'm still unsure whether Baja might have a bit more coverage than Dolphin, but I can't find anyone who knows for sure. Yet. :-)

IECalCruiser -- This is totally off topic but I'm following up on an earlier thread with a question: I believe you booked D729 on the Royal -- the same stateroom we're considering for the British Isles. Do you know if it's as covered -- more. less or the same -- as B737, two decks above? How was D729 for coverage? Thanks, if you have time to respond.