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National War Museum parking, nearest station and routes

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Getting to National War Museum

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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

Closest Car Park
Edinburgh Castle Terrace (NCP)
16 mins walk (1.2 km)~£38.00750 spaces

Other on-street, local or venue-specific parking may also be available closer to the entrance.

Nearest Rail Station

Primary Station
Edinburgh Station (EDB)Direct Walking Route
Pedestrian Walk:17 mins(1.3 km)
Nearby Alternative Stations
  • Haymarket Station (HYM)
    Walk: 29 mins (2.1 km)
  • Slateford Station (SLA)
    Taxi: 11 mins (4.6 km)(~£13.00)
  • Kingsknowe Station (KGE)
    Taxi: 14 mins (6.9 km)(~£16.50)

Park & Ride Options

Newcraighall

Best for arrivals via A1 & City Bypass (A720) East

Bus:48
51 mins
Alight: St Teresa Church
Walk: 10 mins (719 m)
Free parking with return transit ticket · Regular daytime departures
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Straiton

Best for arrivals via A701 & City Bypass (A720)

Bus:X62
42 mins
Alight: South Bridge
Walk: 15 mins (1.1 km)
Free parking with return transit ticket · Regular daytime departures
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Sheriffhall

Best for arrivals via A7, A68 & City Bypass (A720)

Bus:48
53 mins
Alight: Old Dalkeith Road
Walk: 10 mins (719 m)
Free parking with return transit ticket · Regular daytime departures
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Visitor Essentials

Planning your visit

Entry
Free entry

Operator

Operator
National Museums Scotland

Last-Mile Approach & Walking Map

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