Travelling by train to the Dynamic Earth is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh Waverley, which is served by the Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, ScotRail, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and LNER services throughout the day. It's just 14 minutes to the Dynamic Earth on foot. When you leave the station head towards the Holyrood down North Bridge, turn left at Cowgate Street and Dynamic Earth is at the end of the road.
The Dynamic Earth is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating journey through time and a chance to experience the primeval forces of nature as they shaped our planet starting with the Big Bang.
Visit the Dynamic Earth website for opening information.
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
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 23:58 | 9 | Early |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 23:58 | 6 | Early |
| to Cardiff Central | CrossCountry | 23:58 | 6 | Early |
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 13:15 | 12 | On time |
| to Leven | ScotRail | 13:18 | 20 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Inverness | ScotRail | 13:14 | 15 | On time |
| from Tweedbank | ScotRail | 13:17 | 4 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 23:58 | 6 | Early |
| from Aberdeen | ScotRail | 13:23 | 19 | On time |
| from Helensburgh Central | ScotRail | 13:24 | 13 | On time |