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 will take place across various areas:

  • Central area (Bristo Square, George Square, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Old College)
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • 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.


A free Open Day shuttle bus service will run between the the King's Buildings campus and Pollock Halls for all Open Day visitors to use.

This will operate between 10:15am and 4:10pm, approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, with a journey time of about 15 minutes.

First bus departs King's BuildingsLast bus departs King's Buildings
10:15am4:00pm
First bus departs Pollock HallsLast bus departs Pollock Halls
10:40am4:10pm

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.

There will be no shuttle bus service between the Central campus and Pollock Halls, as this is within shorter walking distance.


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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