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Traveling to Edinburgh
By Plane
Edinburgh International Airport receives daily flights from more than 20 UK and 40 European airports, as well as daily transatlantic flights. Flights from international destinations are also scheduled throughout the week.
The airport is about 12km from the city center. The 30-minute journey can be easily made using the frequent airport bus or tram services, or by taxi.
Edinburgh International Airport
By Train
Edinburgh has excellent rail links throughout the UK.
The East Coast mainline, which links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross, is the UK's fastest intercity railway: you can travel between the cities in around 4 hours.
Or, if you prefer to travel overnight, a sleeper service runs between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley 6 nights a week.
There are great links to other cities too. The journey to Glasgow only takes 45 minutes, while York, Newcastle, Inverness or Aberdeen can be reached in about 2 hours.
All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the center of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End.
By Bus
If you are travelling on a budget, buses are often your best bet. Edinburgh is well placed on the Scottish motorway network so getting here is easy with regular bus services from all major UK cities.
Buses and coaches arrive at St Andrews Square bus station in Edinburgh's city center.
By Car
Travel times by road are less than you might think. From the south: Birmingham is about 5 hours away; Manchester and York, 3 hours; Newcastle, 2 hours. From the north: Inverness is about 3 hours away; Aberdeen, 2 hours.
Route information for drivers can be found on the RAC or AA websites.
City of Edinburgh Council: parking in the city
traveling to the edinburgh futures institute
Lothian Buses: how to get to the University of Edinburgh campuses
If you’re travelling to Edinburgh by bus or train, you can follow the walking directions below from the stations to George Square, which is close to many University buildings in the central area campus.
Walking directions to Central campus from the train and bus stations
Finding University buildings and offices
As an urban University, you'll have no trouble finding it once you arrive in the city center.
Parking
If you are visiting the University by car, please be aware that parking is limited at some of the campuses.