Trains to Edinburgh Castle

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The nearest train station to Edinburgh Castle is Edinburgh Waverley. Edinburgh Castle is located in the centre of Edinburgh and is a short walk from Waverley train station - albeit up a pretty steep hill! Edinburgh Waverley Station is the main railway station in Edinburgh and as such many direct rail services are available. The station is situated on the east end of Princes Street, whilst the Castle should be visible upon exiting the station.

A visit to Edinburgh Castle will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds of the castle or simply admire the imposing walls from afar. Plus, once you're finished, you can have a wander around historic Edinburgh - there's so much to explore!

For more information about opening times, visit Edinburgh Castle's website.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Available
Left Luggage phone number	0131 516 9834
Left Luggage Website	http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available)
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
Bureau de Change	Available
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility Assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse. The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
Customer Service notes	Please ask a welcome host or at the travel centre / mobility assistance room or at the customer information point in the centre of the main concourse
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	New Street: Long Stay
Carpark operator	APCOA
Car parking spaces	617

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	223
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Unavailable
Accessible Booking Office counter	Unavailable
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information

First Class Lounge

About Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress perched above the city skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland. Research undertaken in 2014 identified Edinburgh Castle fell foul to 26 sieges in its 1100-year-old history, giving it a claim to having been "the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked in the world". Despite this, and due to numerous renovations, the castle still stands in great standing and impeccable condition given its age.

The castle is currently Scotland's most visited tourist attraction, bringing in over 1.4 million visitors per year.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Cowdenbeath	ScotRail	19:49	18	On time
to Helensburgh Central	ScotRail	19:55	12	On time
to London Kings Cross	Lumo	19:58	8W	On time
to Dundee	ScotRail	19:59	17	On time
to Dunblane	ScotRail	20:03	14	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Perth	ScotRail	19:48	16	Late
from Glasgow Central	ScotRail	19:52	11	On time
from Manchester Airport	TransPennine Express	19:54	13	Late
from Dunblane	ScotRail	19:55	14	On time
from Tweedbank	ScotRail	19:56	6	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Edinburgh

Departures

Arrivals

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