Edinburgh Waverley is the busiest railway station in Scotland and the main rail gateway to the Scottish capital. Located between the Old Town and New Town, it provides fast connections to Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and long-distance services to London.
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1. Overview
Edinburgh Waverley sits in a valley below Edinburgh Castle and directly beside Princes Street. It is a major interchange for local, regional and long-distance trains, and one of the most scenic city-centre stations in Europe.
2. Main Train Operators at Edinburgh Waverley
- ScotRail — Local and regional services across Scotland.
- LNER — High-speed services to London King’s Cross.
- CrossCountry — Long-distance services to the Midlands and South West.
- Lumo — Low-cost intercity services to London.
- TransPennine Express — Services to northern England.
3. Key Destinations from Edinburgh Waverley
4. Station Facilities
- Large ticket hall and multiple ticket machines
- Wide selection of shops, cafés and restaurants
- Free station Wi-Fi
- Luggage storage services
- Accessible toilets and baby-changing rooms
- ATM machines and travel shops
5. Accessibility
Edinburgh Waverley provides step-free access to platforms, lifts, accessible toilets and staff assistance. Due to the station’s layout, allow extra time to reach some platforms.
6. Local Transport Connections
Trams
- Edinburgh Trams stop on Princes Street and at nearby St Andrew Square
- Direct tram service to Edinburgh Airport
Buses
- Extensive Lothian Buses network from Princes Street and North Bridge
7. Nearby Attractions
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street Gardens
- Scott Monument
- National Museum of Scotland
8. Tips for Travellers
- Arrive early for long-distance departures
- Use mobile tickets to avoid queues
- Check platform screens regularly
- Allow time to walk between station exits and city attractions
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