Edinburgh Transport

 

Edinburgh by Car
The best travel advice for Edinburgh is don't attempt to drive here.One way streets and lack of parking can make driving here a frustrating experience.

Edinburgh by Bicycle
Riding here can be fun, but you need to be experienced on a bike, due to the cobble stoned streets and uneven surfaces of the roadways. However cycling is a great way to see the sights, you can easily rent a bike from Rent A Bike Edinburgh, 29 Blackfriars Street (0131 556 5560)

Edinburgh by Bus
Buses are the chief form of public transport in Edinburgh. If you plan to uses the buses more than once a day ticket is far better value. There are tourist buses that offer hop on hop off fares and they do circuits of Old and New Towns, the tickets on these buses are valid for 24 hours.

For ticket sales and information you can go to Waverly Bridge Travelshop at Waverly Bridge, it is opened every day. There is also a travel shop at 27 Hanover Street or call (0131 555 6363)

Edinburgh by Foot
Edinburgh is a great city to walk around. You can easily explore the Old town on foot and most of the main attractions are easy to walk to.

Edinburgh by Taxi
It is usually easy to hail a taxi in Edinburgh. There are also taxi ranks in the main areas and at the stations.
City Cabs (0131 228 1211)
Central Radio Taxis (0131 229 2468)