Is there more than one train station in Edinburgh?

Is there more than one train station in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has two mainline stations – Waverley and Haymarket. The main station is Waverley, located in the city centre, betweeen Edinburgh Old Town and the New Town.

Is Edinburgh station the same as Edinburgh Waverley?

It is something referred to as Edinburgh Waverley in tribute to a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh Gateway is out near the airport and Edinburgh Haymarket is to the west of the city centre. So, Edinburgh station is the main central station. It is Edinburgh Waverley.

Does the tram stop at Edinburgh Park?

The tram stop at Edinburgh Park is right beside Edinburgh Park rail station, located on the south side of the business district.

Can you park at Edinburgh Park train station?

Edinburgh Park is not a PAR hence you’re on your own! Stupid isn’t it – they have a train station and that’s the one place they don’t provide dedicated parking.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Park?

To discourage people from taking their cars into the city centre, there are 7 Park & Ride facilities in and around Edinburgh: Ingliston, Hermiston, Straiton, Sheriffhall, Wallyford, Newcraighall and Ferrytoll. Parking at these sites is free except for Newcraighall where it costs 50 pence per day.

Where do you park for trams in Edinburgh?

Royal Highland Centre This tram stop serves Ingliston Park & Ride. Conveniently located just off the A8 Airport Junction on Eastfield Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LS, Ingliston Park & Ride offers free car parking with over 1085 spaces available.

What time does the tram start in Edinburgh?

Timetables. From York Place, trams run from 5:29 am until 11:08 pm. The first tram leaves from the airport at 6:15 am and the last one leaves at 10:45 pm. Trams operate every 8 – 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 12 – 15 minutes on Sunday.

How do you use the tram in Edinburgh?

We offer various ways to travel to suit all needs:

1. ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card.
2. mobile app: pre-purchase your tickets and activate before you board.
3. website: pre-purchase airport zone tickets and display your ticket on your phone.

Are Edinburgh trams free for pensioners?

Councils across Scotland are currently replacing the OneScotland cards which are used for concessionary travel by anyone aged 60 or over or anyone who has received a card on grounds of disability. Both new designs are valid for free travel on Edinburgh Trams if they have been issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Can you use your bus pass on the trams in Edinburgh?

If you hold a Scottish National Entitlement Card, issued by the City of Edinburgh Council, you can travel for free on Edinburgh trams. Get further information on travelling by tram in Edinburgh on the Transport for Edinburgh website.

Are Edinburgh trams a success?

That success was replicated in 2018 when a survey undertaken by the Institute of Customer Service awarded Edinburgh Trams a score of 87.9 – more than 15 points above the transport industry average, and 10 points higher than the multi-sector average.

Does Edinburgh have a tram?

The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket.

Why did the Edinburgh tram project failure?

A 2011 review by Audit Scotland ruled the tram project had been undermined by poor planning, cost underestimates, contract disputes and a lack of clear leadership by the council.

Why did Edinburgh need trams?

It would help to attract jobs to the city, encourage regeneration in areas such as Leith and ensure that Scotland was seen as a modern progressive country in terms of public transport investment. It was also understood that trams would be much more likely to attract motorists to switch to public transport than buses.

What is the city zone for Edinburgh trams?

The tram route is divided into two zones for pricing purposes. The airport zone includes travel to and from the airport only. All stops from Ingliston Park and Ride through to York Place fall within the city zone.