Edinburgh is extremely well-connected to transport links including air, train, tram, buses, and taxis. Public transportation in the UK is very easy to navigate and reliable, offering good options for getting around without a car. If you plan to rent a car for your trip, we recommend doing this after you leave Edinburgh, as driving and parking in Edinburgh City Center is difficult.

Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is about at 30 minute commute from the city center.

Tram- The tram is located just outside of the arrivals terminal in Edinburgh. A round trip ticket costs £9 for adults and £3.50 (single trip) for children ages 5-15. There is a ticket machine beside the tram stop where you can purchase your tickets. The tram has several stops in the New Town district.

Bus- The Airlink 100 bus picks up and drops off right outside of the terminal. A return (round trip) adult ticket is £8 and a child return ticket is £4.

Taxi- There is a taxi bank just across from the tram stop, which offers taxis with pre-confirmed prices.

Edinburgh is a very walkable city and easy to navigate. However below are some local transport suggestions. There are several bus routes around the city that can be used (contactless payment accepted) as well as the tram, taxis and Uber.

Taxis

CityCabs (0131 228 1211)

Capital Cars (0131 777 7777)

The venue is in the heart of the city centre on 11 Queen Street. Its location is easily accessible, with several routes and travel options available. You can find more information about our accessibility here.

Train or Tram

Waverley Train Station is the closest train station, located less than half a mile from the College.

The nearest tram stop is located at St Andrews Square, providing frequent connections from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport in around 40 minutes. Trams depart frequently through the day from early morning into late evening.

Car

Metered on-street parking is available at the venue's Queen Street entrance and in surrounding streets at the cost of £5.60 per hour with a maximum stay of three hours between 08:30-17:30 (Parking prices and times)

A Qpark multi-story car park is located behind the Omni Centre. This is approximately a 10 minute walk from the College. The venue has clear access directly outside our main entrance, allowing for easy drop-off and collection by car or taxi. There are multiple taxi ranks situated within proximity to the venue.

Bus

There are several local bus stops located near the venue. The closest bus #s stopping at the venue are 100, 11, 13, 15, 31.

The UK has recently implemented a visa requirement for US tourists. It costs 10.00 and it may take a few days to come through, so we recommend applying at least a week in advance. You can find the link with the information here:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta