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Nelson Monument parking, nearest station and routes

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Getting to Nelson Monument

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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).
  • EV Charging: Public EV charging point (Evolt) located around 86 m away (~1 min walk, 2 bays).

Parking Options

Closest Car Park
Edinburgh Waverley Station (APCOA)
9 mins walk (635 m)~£25.00
Other Nearby Car Parks
  • Edinburgh Castle Terrace
    23 mins (1.9 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:10 mins(703 m)
Nearby Alternative Stations
  • Haymarket Station (HYM)
    Taxi: 9 mins (3.3 km)(~£10.50)
  • Brunstane Station (BSU)
    Taxi: 11 mins (6.6 km)(~£15.50)
  • Slateford Station (SLA)
    Taxi: 15 mins (6 km)(~£15.50)

Park & Ride Options

Newcraighall

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

Bus:106
35 mins
Alight: St Andrew's House
Walk: 5 mins (341 m)
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: 15 mins (1 km)
Free parking with return transit ticket · Regular daytime departures
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Straiton

Best for arrivals via A701 & City Bypass (A720)

Bus:X62
40 mins
Alight: Leith Street
Walk: 6 mins (364 m)
Free parking with return transit ticket · Regular daytime departures
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Visitor Essentials

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Accessibility

Wheelchair access
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Last-Mile Approach & Walking Map

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