You can easily reach Nelson Monument by train. The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is served by LNER, Scotrail, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast. Once you exit Edinburgh Waverley, simply head out of the station exit between Sainsbury's Local and The Balmoral Hotel and turn right onto Princes Street. Continue onto Waterloo Place and follow the road round until you see the monument on your left on Carlton Hill.
What better way to enjoy stunning views over Edinburgh than with a trip to Nelson Monument. Spend the day admiring the breathtaking scenery around you and a tranquil stroll to and from this spectacular viewpoint.
Visit the Nelson Monument official website for opening information.
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Departures and arrivals from Edinburgh
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Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Glasgow Central | ScotRail | 08:57 | 12 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 09:00 | 5 | On time |
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 09:00 | 14 | On time |
| to Dundee | ScotRail | 09:01 | 19 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 09:05 | 7 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Perth | ScotRail | 08:57 | 18 | On time |
| from Glasgow Central | CrossCountry | 08:58 | 7 | Late |
| from Dunblane | ScotRail | 09:01 | 12 | Late |
| from Newcastle | TransPennine Express | 09:03 | 8W | Late |
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 09:05 | 14 | On time |
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