Getting to Edinburgh and the University is easy, no matter where you come from or how you travel. Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport is located to the west of Edinburgh, approximately 12 miles from the School of Engineering. Edinburgh Train StationsEdinburgh Waverley (2.3 miles) and Haymarket (3.1 miles) train stations are the closest to the School of Engineering:National Rail Edinburgh Station DetailsScotRail Edinburgh station and travel information Bus, tram and coach travel in EdinburghEdinburgh has an excellent bus network operated by Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams within the city.Lothian Buses Service 9 travels directly to King's Buildings campus.Lothian Buses Services 12 and 24 travel to Mayfield Road.Lothain Buses Services 3, 24, 29, 31, 33, 37, and 49 travel to Cameron Toll, which is a five minute walk from King's Buildings campus. See the following links for more information:Lothian BusesEdinburgh Council Public TransportEdinburgh TramsCameron Toll More informationSee the University of Edinburgh Travel website for further information on travel to the university. University of Edinburgh transport This article was published on 2026-01-12