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Edinburgh Waverley Station - Useful Information

Princes Street, Edinburgh , EH1 1BB

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Arriving and Leaving

  • Access By Road View
    • The station is located in the centre of the city, in the valley between Market Street and the Old Town to the south, and Princes Street and the New Town to the north.
      There is currently no private vehicle access onto Waverley Bridge.
    • There is short and long stay parking in the New Street car park.
      The car park has inside levels below ground and external parking areas.
      The Blue Badge bays are in the external parking area nearest to the station.
      There is lift access to Market Street and to the station from the car park.
  • Dropping Off View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop-off point is located off Calton Road.
    • The vehicle entrance and drop-off point is on Calton Road, reached from the A900 Leith Street or the A1 via Calton Hill to the north.
      From the south, Calton Road is reached from New Street and East Market Street.
      Vehicles cannot be left unattended in this area.
      For short stay parking, use the New Street car park.
  • Bus Information View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the train station.
    • The bus stops are located on Princes Street.
      Multiple bus and coach services, including night buses, stop in this location.
      Bus stops on Waverley Bridge are suspended while the bridge is closed to through traffic.
      The city also has a tram service that travels part way along Princes Street.
      The nearest stop is north of Princes Street, about 250m from the station entrance, at St Andrew Square.
    • For more information on planning journeys, timetables and service updates please click here (opens new tab).
  • Taxi Information View
  • Cycle Information View
    • Cycle racks are located inside the station, off the concourse between platforms 2 and 3, near the entrance from Calton Road.
      There are more racks on platform 3, where there is also a cycle repair stand with attached tools (photograph 8).
    • For more information please click here (opens new tab).
    • The different train companies may have different rules or procedures for carrying cycles.
      Please follow the link for more information.

Summary (Station)

Mobility Assistance at LNER Reception

  • The Mobility Assistance Team are based at the LNER reception, off the main concourse and opposite platform 4.
  • The signage at the door says 'LNER Customer Reception'.
  • The reception is also used for general enquiries and to access the First Class Lounge.
  • There are double doors that open automatically towards you to enter.
  • The doors give a clear opening of 140cm.
  • The reception desk is directly ahead, about 5m from the entrance.
  • The desk has 2 heights; 96cm for standing users, and a lower section at 77cm.
  • The lowered section has a knee recess.
  • All counters have a glass screen that could make it harder for some people to hear or to lip read.
  • There is no hearing loop at the counters.
  • There are a range of seats with and without armrests near the reception counter.
  • The flooring is tiled and there is ample space to manoeuvre.
  • Wheelchairs are available to borrow or customers can be assisted by staff.
  • Some wheelchairs have a luggage rack below the seat (photograph 8).

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