Getting Here Staying here Travelling to Edinburgh couldn’t be easier, whether by planes, trains or automobiles… Once you’ve decided when you want to come, www.edinburgh.org is the best place to start planning your trip. It has great information about booking accommodation, getting around the city and great things to do while you are here.
Remember:
Transport services will be limited over Edinburgh’s Hogmanay.
The East Coast Line is Britain’s fastest inter-city route and is operated by National Express www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com, linking Edinburgh’s Waverley Station with London and Europe. Virgin Trains also operate a number of routes to and from Edinburgh, go to www.virgintrains.co.uk for details.
Other lines are served by FirstScotrail www.firstgroup.com and Network Rail www.networkrail.co.uk. For train times and travel details log on to www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.
For details on local parking and Park & Ride facilities visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk
National bus services to Edinburgh are available from most major cities, with National Express providing services throughout the UK, check on-line at www.nationalexpress.co.uk for all travel details. For information on local bus services during the festive period log on to www.firstgroup.com/ukbus www.lothianbuses.com or phone 0131 555 6363.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay photography courtesy of the City of Edinburgh Council and www.tonymarshphotography.com, www.lloydsmithphotography.com, www.chriswatt.com, www.peterdibdin.com, www.sandground.co.uk
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