Travel between campuses

You can travel between our campuses on foot, using public transport or using our free shuttle bus service for some campuses.

Open Day campuses

The Open Day activities on 20 June will take place across various areas:

  • Central area (Bristo Square, George Square, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Old College)
  • Easter Bush (Veterinary Medicine)
  • Edinburgh BioQuarter (Medicine)
  • Holyrood campus
  • King’s Buildings campus
  • New College
  • Pollock Halls (accommodation)

You can find detailed subject-specific information and campus maps in the programme and your online ticket.

Open Day programme

Shuttle buses

We provide a free Open Day shuttle bus service between some of our campuses.

A free Open Day shuttle bus service will run between the Central campus (Buccleuch Place, postcode EH8 9JS) and the King's Buildings campus for all Open Day visitors to use.

This will operate between 9am and 4:30pm, approximately every 10 to 15 minutes, with a journey time of about 15 minutes.

First bus departs Central campusLast bus departs Central campus
9am4:10pm
First bus departs King's BuildingsLast bus departs King's Buildings
9:20am4:30pm

Allow plenty of time to get between campuses, as the shuttle buses can become busy and there may not be space on a particular bus you plan to take.

This is our planned schedule for our shuttle bus service, but we might change these times closer to the event. Check this page closer to 20 June to see our confirmed shuttle bus schedule.


A free Open Day shuttle bus service will run between the Central campus (Buccleuch Place, postcode EH8 9JS) and our Medicine visits at the Edinburgh BioQuarter / Royal Infirmary.

Pre-booking is required.

Spaces on this shuttle bus service are limited, and reserved for prospective students only, to prioritise getting students to their activities on time.

Arrive prior to your bus departure time in order to check in and board. 

MedicineDeparts from Central campusDeparts from Medical school
Morning visit9:15am12:20pm
Afternoon visit12:45pm3:45pm

Public bus

If you do not get a space on our shuttle bus, or prefer to use public transport from elsewhere in the city, multiple public Lothian bus services serve the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 

Lothian Buses: journey planner


A free Open Day shuttle bus service will run between the Central campus (Buccleuch Place, postcode EH8 9JS) and our Veterinary Medicine visits at the Easter Bush campus.

Pre-booking is required. 

Spaces on this shuttle bus service are reserved for prospective students and up to 1 guest if you included one when booking.

Arrive prior to your bus departure time in order to check in and board.

Veterinary MedicineDeparts from Central campusDeparts from Easter Bush
Morning visit9:30am12:55pm
Afternoon visit12:10pm3:45pm

Public bus 

If you do not get a space on our shuttle bus, or prefer to use public transport from elsewhere in the city, Lothian bus services 15, 37 and 47B serve the Easter Bush campus.

Lothian Buses: journey planner


Walking directions

Some Open Day activities take place a short walk from our Central campus.

Pollock Halls accommodation

You can view a selection of rooms at our Pollock Halls accommodation.

Use the main entrance from Holyrood Park Road (postcode EH16 5AY) where staff will be available to direct you.

Walking to Pollock Halls takes approximately:

  • 15 to 20 minutes from Bristo Square / George Square (Central campus)
  • 30 minutes from our King's Buildings campus

The location is included in your online ticket. 

Public bus

Edinburgh is well served by a network of local buses and trams that run throughout the day. Several bus services pass close to our campuses. You can plan your journey within the city of Edinburgh on the Lothian Buses website.

Lothian Buses: journey planner

Across Edinburgh city centre (except the Airlink airport bus) you can purchase a single adult ticket at a cost of £2.20 when you board the bus. 

You can pay in a variety of ways, but you will need correct change if paying by cash. Lothian Buses has a contactless payment system, which automatically charges you the cheapest daily fare for the journeys you’ve made (current cap £5 per day).

Contactless payments on Lothian buses

Lothian Buses: fares and ways to pay

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