By Train:
Waverley Station is Edinburgh’s main and busiest train station and the closest to Arthur’s Seat. Lying only a seven minute drive a 15 minute bus ride or a 20 minute walk to St Leonards car park at the bottom of Arthur’s Seat.
The station has trains to many major cities around Scotland like Glasgow and Dunblane, as well as direct trains into England’s capital London Kings Cross and Euston station and the North of England to Manchester Airport.
Trainline has all the necessary information required for making journeys to and from the Scottish capital.
By Bus:
Edinburgh has great public transport services to both visitors and residents including a 24 hour Airlink100 bus service to Edinburgh airport.
The buses: 2, 14, 30, N30 and 33 stop at Commonwealth Pool which is a 20 minute walk from Arthur’s Seat.
Services: 3, N3, 7, 8 and 29 stop at Salisbury Place and this is a 23 minute walk from Arthur’s Seat.
The Lothian buses have full details on journey planning and bus timetables.
By Car:
The A199 City of Edinburgh Bypass runs circular around the city. This is reached by many A roads. The M8 from Glasgow and the A1 and M6 running into England to the North East, East and Midlands and London.
Seek google maps or AA journey planner on the best route to Edinburgh where Arthur’s Seat resides.
Sat nav postcode: EH8 8HG (Approximate)
On Foot:
A 20 minute walk from Waverley train station to St Leonards car park close to Arthur’s seat and a 20 to 23 walk depending on the bus stop you disembark at.
By Plane:
Edinburgh Airport has arrivals and departures to England and across Europe, making it easily accessible for a walking weekend in the Scottish capital with a hike up Arthur’s Seat being a top of the things to do.
Arthur’s Seat is reachable by the Airlink100 bus that runs every 12 minutes and takes around 48 minutes into the centre of the city where you can either walk or catch a bus closer to Arthur’s Seat. Or a 27 minute drive to the nearest car park to Arthur’s Seat.
By Tram:
Edinburgh has its own tram system with trams running every 15 minutes from the airport to York place stopping at other key points within the city. York place lies the closest to Holyrood park where Arthur’s Seat resides. It is a 15 minute bus ride or a 20 minute walk.
Edinburgh Trams provides all the necessary information for getting around Edinburgh by tram.