Getting there and around

By Plane
Edinburgh is about an hour's flying time from London, 633km (393 miles) south. Edinburgh Airport (tel. 0131/333-1000) is 10km (6 miles) west of the center, receiving flights from within the British Isles and the rest of Europe.
A double-decker Airlink bus makes the trip from the airport to the city center every 15 minutes, letting you off near Waverley Bridge, between the Old Town and the New Town, the trip takes about 25 minutes.

By Train
InterCity trains link London with Edinburgh and are fast and efficient, providing both restaurant and bar service as well as air-conditioning. Trains from London's Kings Cross Station arrive in Edinburgh at Waverley Station, at the east end of Princes Street. Trains depart London every hour or so, taking about 4 1/2 hours.

By Bus
The least expensive way to go from London to Edinburgh is by bus, but it's an 8-hour journey. Scottish CityLink coaches depart from London's Victoria Coach Station, delivering you to Edinburgh's St. Andrew Square Bus Station.

Getting around
The bus will probably be your chief method of transport. The fare you pay depends on the distance you ride. Exact change is required if you're paying your fare on the bus.