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Edinburgh Waverley station

At a glance

Location

Edinburgh

EH1 3EG

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Parking

New St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB

617 spaces.

Toilets

Toilets located on the Main Concourse.

Transport links

Taxis and accessible taxis available.

Help Points

On main concourse.

Shops

Various coffee shops, food and retail outlets available for refereshments and shopping.

Opening times

Travel Centre

Mon-Sat - 06:00-22:00

Sun - 07:00-22:00

Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Monday 11 Nov 2024
From
£32.80
7x greener than a car

Darlington to Edinburgh

Sunday 24 Nov 2024
From
£17.60
7x greener than a car

Newcastle to Edinburgh

Tuesday 26 Nov 2024
From
£13.20
7x greener than a car

Did you know?

First Class Lounge

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Edinburgh First Class lounge will be closed until further notice. 

First Class Lounges

Help Is On Hand

Our staff are happy to help. Book in advance or go to a customer information point on the day.

Assisted Travel

Luggage

Make everyone’s journey comfortable by not exceeding your luggage allowance and storing your bags in the correct places onboard.

Luggage

Near Edinburgh Waverley Station

Got some time to kill out of the blue? See what's nearby.

Go see some spectacular art at the National Galleries of Scotland

Shop til you drop at St James Quarter

Soak up some Scottish Culture on the Royal Mile

Related FAQs

Does the station have cycle storage?

It’s simple to cycle to Edinburgh Waverley Station where you’ll find 223 sheltered cycle stands and wheel racks. Everything is watched over carefully with CCTV.

Where can I find the rail replacement services at Edinburgh station?

Jeffrey Street is where the buses that replace trains pick up and drop off passengers. It’s a very short walk away from the station.

Where is the nearest taxi rank?

You have a choice of taxi ranks, with the two closest being on Market St and Waverley Bridge just outside the station.

Are bus services available from the station?

You won't be short of bus options in Edinburgh and many of them stop at Princess Street leaving the station at Exit 1. The Lothian bus service makes its transport accessible and convenient for people with wheelchairs who have a dedicated space in the bus. See: www.lothianbuses.com for more information.

Is there airport connectivity from the station?

The 'Airlink 100' express shuttle bus frequently runs from outside the station. You can also buy a connecting train ticket to Edinburgh Airport from the station (ask for the Edinburgh Airport' ticket code K671). Equally, trams run from York Place in the City centre to the airport all the time. Go here for more details.

Are there barriers at Edinburgh Waverley station?

Make sure you have your ticket ready as you’ll need to pass through barriers to get in and out of Edinburgh Waverley station and there are likely to be ticket inspectors in place as well.

Is there luggage storage at Edinburgh Waverley station?

Got some heavy or awkward bags you’d rather leave at Edinburgh Waverley station? The good news is that you can use the left luggage office and book then pay online in advance here.

How can I contact lost property at Edinburgh Waverley station?

Think you’ve lost something at Edinburgh Waverley station or on the train. Don't panic, but contact Our Lost Property team here.

Is Edinburgh Waverley station open 24 hours?

Edinburgh Waverley station is open for much of the day, from 05:00 to 23:59, apart from Sundays when the station opens at 07:00.

How far is Edinburgh Waverley station from the city centre?

You don’t have far to travel to the city centre when you leave Edinburgh Waverley station which is located between Edinburgh Old Town and the New Town. It only takes a 10-minute walk to reach the station from Edinburgh Castle.

What is there to do near Edinburgh Waverley station?

There is plenty to do and eat around Edinburgh Waverley station. We’ve put together this handy little guide to give you some ideas.