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

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Edinburgh station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail18:0214Late
to DunblaneScotRail18:0515On time
to Birmingham New StreetCrossCountry18:078On time
to GarscaddenScotRail18:0812On time
to Manchester AirportTransPennine Express18:36Late
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from MilngavieScotRail18:0210On time
from Glenrothes With ThorntonScotRail18:0418On time
from Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail18:0614On time
from NewcastleTransPennine Express18:074Late
from Manchester AirportTransPennine Express18:3311Late

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.