Explore the Majesty of The Royal Yacht Britannia

Getting There

• Bus

  To reach The Royal Yacht Britannia from the city center, head to the nearest bus stop. If you are at Princes Street, walk to the St. Andrew Square bus stop. From there, take the Lothian Bus number 11, 22, or 35 towards Leith. The journey will take about 25 minutes. Disembark at the Ocean Terminal bus stop, which is directly opposite The Royal Yacht Britannia.

• Tram

  From the city center, you can take the Edinburgh Trams from any tram stop on Princes Street. Board a tram heading towards York Place. Alight at the Terminus stop, then transfer to bus number 11, 22, or 35 and continue to Ocean Terminal. The total journey time will be around 30-35 minutes.

• Walking

  If you enjoy walking and are in good shape, you can walk to The Royal Yacht Britannia from the city center. Start at the Scott Monument on Princes Street, head east on Princes Street, and then take the path along the Water of Leith Walkway to Leith. Follow the pathway to Ocean Drive, where you will see the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal. This walk is approximately 2.5 miles and will take around 50-60 minutes.

• Taxi

  For a more direct option, consider taking a taxi from anywhere in the city. Taxis in Edinburgh are widely available and can take you directly to The Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Drive, Leith. The trip should take around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.