Edinburgh Castle parking, nearest station and routes
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Getting to Edinburgh Castle
Local Access & Driving Guidance
- Clean Air Zone: Located inside the Edinburgh Low Emission Zone. Non-compliant vehicles cannot enter the city centre zone (penalty charge notices apply).
Parking Options
Other on-street, local or venue-specific parking may also be available closer to the entrance.
Nearest Rail Station
- Haymarket Station (HYM)Walk: 28 mins (2 km)
- Slateford Station (SLA)Taxi: 11 mins (4.2 km)(~£12.00)
- Kingsknowe Station (KGE)Taxi: 14 mins (5.8 km)(~£15.00)
Park & Ride Options
Best for arrivals via A1 & City Bypass (A720) East
Best for arrivals via A701 & City Bypass (A720)
Best for arrivals via A7, A68 & City Bypass (A720)
Visitor Essentials
Location
- Address
- Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Planning your visit
- Website
- Official website
- Phone
- +44 131 225 9846
- Entry
- Entry fee applies
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Limited
- Accessible toilets
- Available
Last-Mile Approach & Walking Map
Use the interactive map below to inspect the final approach routes to Edinburgh Castle: the transfer from Newcraighall Park & Ride.
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