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Directions to Playfair Library (Edinburgh) with public transport

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How to get to Playfair Library by Bus?

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Bus stations near Playfair Library in Edinburgh

  • Bristo Square, South Side,3 min walk,
  • National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town,4 min walk,
  • Surgeons' Hall, South Side,4 min walk,
  • Nicolson Square, South Side,4 min walk,
  • Forrest Road, Old Town,5 min walk,

Light rail stations near Playfair Library in Edinburgh

  • St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh,12 min walk,

Train stations near Playfair Library in Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh,58 min walk,

Bus lines to Playfair Library in Edinburgh

  • 2,Hermiston Gait - The Jewel,
  • 9,King's Buildings - West Granton,
  • 12,Gyle Centre - King's Road,
  • 47,Penicuik - Cammo,
  • 47B,Penicuik Ladywood - Cammo,
  • X52,Edinburgh Bristo Sq - Dunfermline bus station,
  • 35,North Leith,
  • 45,Riccarton,
  • N35,Riccarton,
  • 3,Clovenstone - Mayfield,
  • N3,Edinburgh - Gorebridge,
  • 5,Oxgangs - The Jewel,
  • 7,Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - Newhaven,
  • 8,Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - West Granton,
  • 14,Greendykes - Muirhouse,
  • 29,Gorebridge - Silverknowes,
  • X29,Gorebridge - Silverknowes,
  • 30,Clovenstone - Queen Margaret University,
  • N30,Wester Hailes - Musselburgh,
  • 31,East Craigs - Bonnyrigg or Polton Mill,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Playfair Library?

    The nearest stations to Playfair Library are:

    • Bristo Square, South Side is 206 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town is 230 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Surgeons' Hall, South Side is 262 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Nicolson Square, South Side is 296 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Forrest Road, Old Town is 360 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh is 893 meters away, 12 min walk.
    • Edinburgh is 4537 meters away, 58 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Playfair Library?

    These Bus lines stop near Playfair Library: 31, 37, X62

  • Which Train lines stop near Playfair Library?

    These Train lines stop near Playfair Library: SCOTRAIL

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The nearest light rail station to Playfair Library in Edinburgh is St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The nearest bus stop to Playfair Library in Edinburgh is Bristo Square, South Side. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light rail to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the first Light rail that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:47.

  • What time is the last Light rail to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the last Light rail that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 00:13.

  • What time is the first Train to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the first Train that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 04:39.

  • What time is the last Train to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The CALEDONIAN SLEEPER is the last Train that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 01:11.

  • What time is the first Bus to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The N14 is the first Bus that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:06.

  • What time is the last Bus to Playfair Library in Edinburgh?

    The N30 is the last Bus that goes to Playfair Library in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:26.

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