Travelling to Edinburgh
Flights Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport is serviced by most domestic and International carriers flying into Scotland’s capital. Public bus services stop outside the UK Arrivals doors on the terminal forecourt. There is an express bus service to Edinburgh city centre (number 100). The frequency of the service is from every 10 minutes at peak times through the day, to every 30 minutes at night. Tickets can be brought from the information desk at International arrivals, from a desk at the bus stop or on the bus itself.The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and terminates at Waverley Bridge, near to the main railway station and bus station and is just off the city's main street, Princes Street.For general information on public transport in Scotland visit www.travelinescotland.com Taxis are available from a designated rank beside the coach park outside the UK arrivals hall. A typical journey time to the city centre takes around 25 minutes and fares vary according to the distance travelled. Many of the taxis are wheelchair accessible. Trains Most national train services (from London and other key cities in the UK) arrive into Waverley Station. It lies between the old town and modern Edinburgh, adjacent to Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Princes Street Gardens. Many of our hotels are within a stones throw of Waverley station. See Central Edinburgh Hotels. All are within a swift cab ride. |