Travelling by train to the Camera Obscura is super-easy. The nearest railway station to the Camera Obscura is Edinburgh Waverley, which is served by LNER and ScotRail services throughout the day. It's 10 minutes to the Camera Obscura on foot - you'll find it west of the station on Castlehill. Exit the station at Waverley Bridge for the quickest route to Camera Obscura.

The Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.

Visit the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions website for opening information.

Station details & facilities

Departures and arrivals from Edinburgh

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Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Fort WilliamCaledonian Sleeper04:50On time
to NewcastleTransPennine Express05:26On time
to AberdeenScotRail05:30On time
to London Kings CrossLumo05:36On time
to London Kings CrossLondon North Eastern Railway05:48On time
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from LevenScotRail06:46On time
from Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail06:48On time
from DundeeScotRail07:09On time
from North BerwickScotRail07:12On time
from LevenScotRail07:25On time

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