Travel

Airport
There is a brilliant Shuttle service from the Edinburgh Airport into the city Centre which
is £3.50 single or £6.00 return, which takes approximately half an hour. The bus drops
off and picks up from outside Waverley Train Station.
www.flybybus.com/

There is a taxi rank located on the opposite side of the road from the Bus drop off point.
The journey to the conference venue will cost approx £5-£7
To travel to the conference venue by bus, from Waverley Bridge walk to Princes Street
and cross over road and a Lothian Bus No 30 will take you to the conference venue.
All fares cost £1.20 per journey

See map for locations of bus stops including the Air Link service.
www.lothianbuses.com/

Information about the airport can be found at
www.edinburghairport.com/Train

The nearest train station to the conference location is Edinburgh Waverley, this is
a principal station and provides both national and local services. For train travel
information call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7 48 49 50 or visit their website
at www.nationalrail.co.uk. In the UK, booking a train ticket is cheapest at least
two weeks before the departure date. Some operators will offer bigger discounts earlier than this. To buy train tickets visit www.thetrainline.com.

A map of the station location can be found here www.multimap.com

Road
From the A1 and A68 and detailed directions
As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass East (A720). Exit at Sheriffhall
Roundabout; take the A7 towards the city centre. Stay on the A7 which becomes
Dalkeith Road. Turn right at the Royal Commonwealth Pool onto Holyrood Park
Road (approx. 4 miles from the Sheriffhall) and the entrance to Pollock Halls is
approx. 200m on the right.

From the M6 and M8
Continue on the M6 North and merge take the M74 towards Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Take the M73 North at junction 4 sign posted Edinburgh M8. Take the M8 towards
Edinburgh. As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass East (A720). Follow
the above detailed directions.

Alternatively from the M74 take the A702 at Junction 13. Follow signs for Biggar
then Edinburgh. As you approach Edinburgh follow the above detailed directions.
The A720 is a dual carriageway that skirts Edinburgh and can be accessed from
all the major routes entering and leaving the city.

For maps of the UK road network online visit www.multimap.co.uk

Travel around Edinburgh
One of the best way’s to get around the city centre is by taxi, as car parking tends
to be expensive. Parking at the conference is free, but may be limited and will be
allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Taxi numbers
City Cabs 0131 228 1211
Central Radio Taxis 0131 229 2468

Taxi’s can normally be hailed on street at most times although during busy periods
it is advisable to book in advance.

The bus service in Edinburgh is very good compared to most UK cities. Buses run
to all areas of the city and bus lanes make bus travel often quicker than car travel
during the rush hour. Information on buses can be found at the Lothian Bus Office
located next to the Waverly train station or from the website www.lothianbuses.co.uk

Services that serve Dalkeith Road:
No 2, 14, 30 and 33
There is also a night bus service which runs from midnight until 4am – Service N30

If you wish to hire a car in Edinburgh here are some useful numbers

Arnold Clarke 0131 229 8911
Europcar 0131 333 2588 (airport)
1car1 0131 661 1428   www.1car1.com