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Edinburgh is well connected by bus, offering convenient and affordable travel options both within the UK and from other European destinations. For domestic travelers, numerous services run daily to and from cities such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, and London. Major operators like Lothian Buses, National Express, and Megabus provide frequent departures, with journeys from Glasgow taking around 1.5 hours and from London approximately 9 hours. Coaches arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station, located in the city center near Waverley Station, making it easy to continue exploring the city on foot or by local transport.

International visitors can also reach Edinburgh by bus from Europe, combining long-distance coach services with the Channel Tunnel or ferry crossings. Companies such as FlixBus operate routes from cities including Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels, with travel typically involving an overnight journey. Once in Scotland, buses offer a scenic and economical way to reach Edinburgh while enjoying views of the countryside along the route.

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Buses to the congress venue:

The EICC is well connected to the city by a range of bus services, making it easy for delegates and visitors to travel to and from the city center and other parts of Edinburgh. Lothian Buses operates several routes that stop near the EICC, including services to Princes Street, George Street, and Waverley Station, all within a short walk of the city’s main attractions. These buses run frequently throughout the day, providing a convenient and cost-effective option for navigating the city.

For visitors staying outside the city center, direct bus connections link the EICC to neighborhoods such as Leith, Haymarket, and Stockbridge, while airport transfers are also available via the Airlink 100 express bus, which stops nearby and connects directly to Edinburgh Airport. Tickets can be purchased on board, via mobile apps, or at ticket machines, making public transport a seamless way to reach the EICC for meetings, events, or sightseeing.

You can buy tickets directly from the bus driver when boarding, paying with cash (exact change is recommended) or a contactless card on most services. For added convenience, the Lothian Buses app allows travelers to purchase single, day, or weekly tickets in advance, which can then be displayed on a smartphone for scanning when boarding.

Tickets are also available at selected ticket machines and retail outlets across the city, including newsagents, convenience stores, and train stations, making it easy to plan ahead. For those traveling frequently, contactless cards and Ridacard smartcards offer a convenient pay-as-you-go or unlimited travel option. For visitors to the EICC, a day ticket or app purchase is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to navigate the city, whether traveling to the conference center or exploring Edinburgh’s attractions.

  
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Bus Stops Near EICC

  • Morrison Street / Fountainbridge: Located just a 2-minute walk from the EICC, this stop is served by multiple Lothian Buses routes, providing convenient access to the conference center. Moovit

  • Lothian Road: Approximately 300 meters from the EICC, several local buses stop here, offering additional options for reaching the venue. website

  • Haymarket Station: A major transportation hub about a 10-minute walk from the EICC, offering connections to various bus routes and other modes of transport.

 

Bus Routes Serving EICC

Several Lothian Buses routes stop near the EICC, providing easy access to and from the venue:

  • Route 2: Connects to various parts of the city, with a stop just a few meters from the EICC's main entrances.

  • Route 10: Serves the Western Harbour to Torphin/Bonaly via Leith, City Centre, Polwarth, and Craiglockhart, stopping at Haymarket.

  • Route 11: Travels from Morningside and Kaimes, stopping on Lothian Road.

  • Route 12: Connects to various parts of the city, with stops at Haymarket.

  • Route 15: Runs from the City Centre to Easter Bush via Morningside, Fairmilehead, and Hillend, with stops on Lothian Road.

  • Route 16: Travels from Morningside and Stockbridge, stopping on Lothian Road.

  • Route 22: Connects Balgreen and Broomhouse, with stops at The Exchange.

  • Route 24: Runs from the City Centre, Marchmont, and Blackford, with stops on Lothian Road.

  • Route 25: Travels from Leith and Lochend, with stops at Haymarket.

  • Route 26: Connects Clerwood to Seton Sands/Tranent via Corstorphine, City Centre, Meadowbank, Portobello, and Musselburgh, with stops at Haymarket.

  • Route 30: Runs from Clovenstone to Musselburgh via Balgreen, City Centre, and other areas, with stops at The Exchange.

  • Route 31: Travels from East Craigs to Bonnyrigg/Polton Mill via Corstorphine, City Centre, Liberton, and The Murrays, with stops at Haymarket.

  • Route 34: Connects Lochend and Leith, with stops at Semple Street (eastbound) and Fountainbridge (westbound).

  • Route 35: Runs from Lochend and Leith, with stops at Semple Street (eastbound) and Fountainbridge (westbound).

  • Route 36: Travels from Morningside and Stockbridge, with stops on Lothian Road.

  • Route 44: Connects Balerno to Wallyford via Currie, Slateford, City Centre, Meadowbank, Brunstane, and Musselburgh, with stops at Haymarket.

  • Route 47: Travels from Liberton, Kaimes, and Straiton, with stops on Lothian Road.

  • Route 100: The Airlink 100 express bus connects Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre, with stops at Haymarket.

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