Please be advised that Edinburgh city centre is becoming a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. To check if your car meets LEZ emissions standards, please visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/lez
Coming to Edinburgh by Train
There are two mainline Edinburgh train stations. Edinburgh Waverley in the city centre and Haymarket Station in the West End. The two stations are linked and it takes approximately 5 minutes to travel by train between the two. In addition, there are a number of smaller railway stations within the wider area, including Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Edinburgh Waverley
Waverley is the largest of the Edinburgh train stations and the most central. Located at the east end of Princes Street, between the Old Town and the New Town. Just a 5-minute walk from our hotel. It sits at the end of the East Coast Mainline from London and has links with most major stations around Great Britain. Facilities at Edinburgh Waverley include shops, food outlets and a pub. Toilets, showers, telephones, ticket offices and machines, cash machines, car hire, lost property and free Wi-Fi.
Haymarket Station
Haymarket is Edinburgh’s second largest station. Situated at the West End, it links with Edinburgh Airport and runs services to Fife, Glasgow and much of Scotland. It also links to Waverley and the East Coast Mainline. Facilities at Haymarket include a shop, café and kiosk. Toilets, telephones, ticket office and machines, cash machines and free Wi-Fi.
‘Friendly staff, great room, beautiful foyer/reception area and a great selection of whisky to sample. Very close to city centre and Waverley Station..’
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Plan Your Journey
Travel time to Edinburgh is around 4 hours 30 minutes from London, 2 hours 30 minutes from York, 2 hours 30 minutes from Aberdeen and less than an hour from Glasgow. Plan your rail journey here.
As you step off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, you’re just a short walk from comfortable accommodation here at Parliament House Hotel. Leave by the Calton Road exit and we are just a short walk from there.
So, take a look at our special offers and book a room today. And if you need some inspiration to help you plan your trip, check out our Edinburgh Guide for all the top attractions and things to do while you’re here.
