Edinburgh Haymarket Railway Station is Edinburgh’s second-largest commuter station in the United Kingdom, serving as a major commuter and long-distance hub in Europe, particularly for destinations west and north of ScotRail Express: Edinburgh – Glasgow, and connecting to the Train Sim World featured West Coast Main Line.
Edinburgh Haymarket Location
- Location: Situated at the western end of Edinburgh city center, Haymarket is a major commuter and long-distance destination.
- Historical Route Significance: Built in 1842 as the terminus of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway, it was the city’s first proper station.
- Platforms: The station has four through platforms and a bay platform (platform 0) for services terminating at Haymarket during major engineering works at Waverley station.
- Connections:
- Local and long-distance trains: Serves destinations west and north of Edinburgh, including Glasgow and the West Coast Main Line.
- Tram stop: Offers a tram connection.
- Airport bus stop: The Airlink 100 bus connects to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
- Buses: Lothian Buses provide connections to Princes Street and the west of the city.
- Taxis: A taxi rank is available outside the station.
- Facilities:
- Customer help points
- Waiting rooms
- ATM
- Parking
- Security cameras
- Self-service ticket machines
- Marks & Spencer food store
- Accessibility: The station has a drop-off point with level access suitable for visitors with limited mobility and wheelchair access throughout.
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