Accommodation and Travel
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Central Areaincluding the Playfair Library in Old College (10)
Accommodation
University accommodation is available through Edinburgh First which is not up-to-date please phone +441316512007 for the latest availability.
The Scottish Youth Hostel Association has two hostels in Edinburgh both within walking/bus distance of the Playfair Library.
The Edinburgh Tourist Information centre and Visit Scotland can also provide information on accommodation availability.
Nearby the Premier Inn and Best Western on Lauriston Place are close to the University
Travel
Travel By Rail
All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the west end. Walking from Waverley to the central University areas takes approximately 15 minutes, and there are good bus connections to take you further afield.
For comprehensive train information contact National Rail Enquiries on + 44 (0) 8457 48 49 50. They will be able to give you journey details for the whole of the UK, and direct you to the relevant train companies to book tickets.
More general travel information can be found at Traveline Scotland available on 0870 860 2 860.
Travel By Air
Edinburgh International Airport has regular services to many UK and international destinations. There is a dedicated bus service that runs from the airport to Waverley bridge (next to the station); the journey usually takes 25 minutes and tickets cost £3.00 single and £5.00 return.
The Edinburgh Shuttle operates a frequent, on-demand mini-coach service between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre. Departs every 10-20 minutes to any address within the city centre zone. | www.edinburghshuttle.com
There is a taxi rank outside the airport, in normal traffic it costs about £15 to get to the city center.
For more information on flights, telephone Edinburgh Airport on +44 (0)131 333 0000 or visit KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, or EasyJet.
Travel By Car
Route information for drivers can be found at the RAC Route Planner or AA Route Planner services.
The University of Edinburgh is accessible by car but parking is limited in some areas. Please contact The University of Edinburgh Parking Office on +44 (0)131 650 2238 or email parking@ed.ac.uk if you have any queries.
The central area of the University is based around Chambers Street, Nicolson Street, and George Square, which can all be seen on this map.
Visitors using the A1 can approach the University following the City Bypass (A720), turn off at the A701 junction until it becomes Mayfield Road (The Science and Engineering Faculty) and continue straight ahead until through Causewayside until you reach the central area.
Travel By Bus
Lothian Buses provide transport across Edinburgh, including the Airport Bus. The route map details the buses which stop near Old College which is next to the Royal Museum of Scotland.
