Edinburgh Waverley
Sunk into a valley between the Old and New Towns beneath Edinburgh Castle — the only major station in the world named after a novel.
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About Edinburgh Waverley
Sunk into a valley between the Old and New Towns beneath Edinburgh Castle — the only major station in the world named after a novel.
Operators serving this station
Where you can go from here
Practical notes
- Steep exits — use the Waverley Steps lift with heavy luggage
- Edinburgh Castle is a 10-minute uphill walk
- Tram to the airport from nearby St Andrew Square
- Festival season (August) is extremely busy
Allow more time than you think
Platform numbers at British terminals are frequently announced under ten minutes before departure, and ticket barriers add another few minutes at peak. Twenty minutes at a major station is comfortable; ten is a sprint.
Booking travel from Edinburgh Waverley
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will compare every operator serving your route, test the split-ticket construction, apply any Railcard you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits.
Platform counts, operator lists and facilities reflect our understanding at the time of publication and change without notice.
