We want to make your visit to Edinburgh Castle as enjoyable and memorable as possible. This section aims to cover everything you need to know before you visit.

Edinburgh Castle is situated in the centre of Edinburgh and is a short walk from Waverley train station.

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Directions



Address

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG
UK

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By air
The nearest airport is BAA Edinburgh. General enquiries +44 (0) 870 040 0007 or visit www.edinburghairport.com

By rail
Waverley Station is the main railway station in the Scottish capital. The station is located on the east end of Princes Street and is serviced by most major rail transport providers. The Castle is visible and accessible from its exits.  From Princes Street, travel up Waverley Bridge, The Mound, Mound Place, Ramsay Lane to arrive at the Castle esplanade.

Haymarket Station is situated on the west end of Princes Street.

By bus
There is an express bus service from the airport - Airlink 100 - to Edinburgh city centre. Tickets can be purchased from the information desk at International Arrivals at the airport or on the bus.

The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and terminates at Waverly Bridge, near to the main railway station.

Visit www.lothianbuses.co.uk or www.flybybus.com

By car
Parking is unavailable at the castle. The nearest city parking zones are located at Castle Terrace and Johnston Terrace. Visit NCP car park website www.ncp.co.uk/multimapform.aspx for additional information on directions and parking fees.

There are limited spaces for disabled visitors at the castle, please book in advance by telephoning 0131 310 5114. There is also a courtesy vehicle available to take visitors from the esplanade to Crown Square. Contact the castle to discuss your requirements.

By coach

From 16th April to end of October 2012, drop off and pick up will move to Johnston Terrace.