Edinburgh Waverley at a glance
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Situated on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh so if you're struggling to know what to do you won't struggle to find something unique. Edinburgh Waverley is the main station serving Scotland’s capital, with direct connections including trains from Edinburgh to London as well as trains to the rest of Scotland. The station takes its name after the first novel by Scottish author and Edinburgh resident, Sir Walter Scott.
Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and taxi rank. Station facilities include a wide range of shops and eateries and ample bicycle storage.
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Customer Help Points
There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator: Lumo - 0800 031 8542. LNER - 03457 225 333. LNER - 0845 744 3366. ScotRail - 0845 6015 929.
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Induction Loop
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National Key Toilets
At entrance to Public Toilets
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Ramp For Train Access
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Staff Help Available
Monday to Friday – 04:00 to 00:45 Saturday – 04:00 to 00:45 Sunday – 06:00 to 00:45Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
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Step Free Access
There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
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Wheelchairs Available
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This station does not offer
Accessible Booking Office Counter, Accessible Public Telephones, Accessible Taxis, Accessible Ticket Machines
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Prepurchase Collection
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Staffing Level
Fulltime -
Ticket Machine
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Ticket Office
Monday to Friday – 05:00 to 23:59 Saturday – 05:00 to 23:59 Sunday – 07:00 to 23:59In the Travel Centre
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This station does not offer
Penalty Fares
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Bus Services
Buses can be found on Princess Street exit 1. Lothian Buses provide a network of daily and frequent bus services around the city. For details please visit: www.lothianbuses.com
All Lothian buses are accessible and can be lowered to give step free access and have a dedicated mobility space.
Buy an Edinburgh PLUSBUS ticket with you train ticket, for unlimited bus travel around the whole of Edinburgh. For details please visit: www.plusbus.info
Edinburgh Tram stop can be found just outside the station entrance. The tram route runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place in the City Centre. For full details please visit: www.edinburghtrams.com
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Car Park
New Street: Long Stay - 617 spaces Monday to Friday – 04:00 to 00:45 Weekend – 06:00 to 00:45 -
Cycle Storage Availability
Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return. Storage location:Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
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Cycle Storage Sheltered
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Rail Replacement Services
Buses pick up/drop off outside the station on Jeffrey Street.
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Taxi Rank
Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
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Customer Service
Please ask a welcome host or at the travel centre / mobility assistance room or at the customer information point in the centre of the main concourse -
Left Luggage
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Lost Property
Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30 -
Toilets
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WiFi
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