Edinburgh Bus Station

Edinburgh Bus Station in the heart of the city centre is the main hub for long-distance and regional coach services serving the capital.

Its central location makes it one of the most convenient bus arrival and departure points for visitors travelling to and from Edinburgh.

The station is a short walk from many of the city’s best-known landmarks and shopping areas. Waverley Station lies nearby, allowing easy interchange between rail and bus services. The St James Quarter shopping complex is directly adjacent, while Harvey Nichols, Princes Street, the Scott Monument, Princes Street Gardens, St Andrew Square and George Street are all within a few minutes’ walk. Edinburgh’s New Town begins just beyond the station, placing hotels, offices and historic streets close at hand.

Edinburgh Bus Station is served by a wide range of operators, offering services across Scotland and to destinations throughout the UK. These include national coach companies as well as regional and local providers, making the station a key part of the city’s public transport network. Whether travelling to nearby towns or further afield, passengers have access to frequent departures and a broad choice of routes.

Edinburgh Bus Station – Left-Luggage – Facilities

Edinburgh Bus Station has everything you need, whether you’re arriving or leaving the city. You can use the toilets for free, including accessible toilets for disabled people and baby changing areas. There are also lockers where you can safely leave your bags for a short time, so you can explore the city before you check in or after you check out.

There is a café, a WHSmith shop, vending machines, phone charging stations, and places to park your bike. The bus station is close to shops, restaurants, hotels, and many of Edinburgh’s main attractions, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the city.

The current bus station opened in February 2003, replacing earlier facilities and introducing modern passenger amenities. Its design reflects its role as a transport interchange rather than a destination in itself, focusing on clarity, accessibility and ease of movement.

The station is also well connected to Edinburgh’s tram network. St Andrew Square tram stop is close by, offering direct links to Edinburgh Airport and the western parts of the city. This makes Edinburgh Bus Station a practical and well-connected gateway for both visitors and residents travelling around the capital and beyond.

Some Bus companies operating from Edinburgh Bus Station

Offering routes to Aberdeen, Dundee, Oban, Fort William, Inverness, Perth, Scottish Borders, Carlisle, London and more.

• Borders Buses
• CityLink
• MegaBus