How to get to Edinburgh by bus or train?

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Directions to Edinburgh with public transportation

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Edinburgh

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How to get to Edinburgh by bus?

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How to get to Edinburgh by train?

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Bus stations near Edinburgh

  • New Street, Canongate,3 min walk,

Bus routes to Edinburgh

  • 35,North Leith,
  • N35,Riccarton,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the nearest stations to Edinburgh?

    The nearest stations to Edinburgh are:

    • New Street, Canongate is 142 meters away, 3 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Edinburgh?

    These bus lines stop near Edinburgh: 21, 31, X21, X37.

  • Which train line stops near Edinburgh?

    SCOTRAIL

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Edinburgh?

    The nearest bus stop to Edinburgh is New Street, Canongate. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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Public Transportation to Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
EdinburghEdinburgh ( ( listen); Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]; Scots: Edinburgh) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore. Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the supreme courts of Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland. Historically part of the county of Midlothian, the city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, the sciences and engineering. It is the second largest financial centre in the United Kingdom and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most popular tourist destination, attracting over one million overseas visitors each year. Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. The official population estimates are 464,990 (2012) for the Locality of Edinburgh (Edinburgh pre 1975 regionalisation plus Currie and Balerno), 507,170 (2016) for the City of Edinburgh, and 1,339,380 (2014) for the city region. Edinburgh lies at the heart of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region comprising East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian. The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of four in the city, was placed 23rd in the QS World University Rankings in 2018. The city is also famous for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town, built in the 18th century. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999.
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Attractions near Edinburgh

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How to get to popular attractions in Edinburgh with public transportation

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Edinburgh has 2 transport type(s), including: bus or train, operated by several transport agencies, including First Greater Glasgow, First Aberdeen, Lothian Buses, McGill's Bus Service, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach Bluebird, Xplore Dundee, Community Transport Glasgow, Prentice Westwood, McCall's Coaches, J P Minibus, National Rail, R Robertson & Son, Burnbrae Garage and Ember

Public transport routes with stations closest to Edinburgh

Bus lines with stations closest to Edinburgh

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