How to get here
Getting to Edinburgh and the School is easy, no matter where you are coming from or how you choose to travel.
Conference venue
The Conference will be held at the John McIntyre Conference Centre.
How to find the conference venue
Finding the School of History, Classics and Archaeology
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is located in the heart of the city. It is just a 10-15 minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Railway Station and only 5 minutes from the Royal Mile and the Old Town.
We are located in the William Robertson Wing (doorway 4) of the Old Medical School on Teviot Place.
Find University buildings on our campus maps
If you are visiting the University by car, please be aware that parking is limited at some of our campuses.
Parking on campus
Getting to Edinburgh
By air
Edinburgh International Airport receives daily flights from more than 20 UK and 40 European airports, as well as daily transatlantic flights. Flights from international destinations are also scheduled throughout the week.
The airport is about 12 kilometres from the city centre. The 30-minute journey can be easily made using the frequent airport bus or tram services, or by taxi.
Edinburgh International Airport
By rail
Edinburgh has excellent rail links throughout the UK.
The East Coast mainline, which links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross, is the UK's fastest intercity railway: you can travel between the cities in around 4 hours.
Or, if you prefer to travel overnight, a sleeper service runs between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley 6 nights a week.
There are great links to other cities too. The journey to Glasgow only takes 45 minutes, while York, Newcastle, Inverness or Aberdeen can be reached in about 2 hours.
All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End.
By bus
If you are travelling on a budget, buses are often your best bet. Edinburgh is well placed on the Scottish motorway network so getting here is easy with regular bus services from all major UK cities.
Buses and coaches arrive at St Andrews Square bus station in Edinburgh's city centre.
By car
Travel times by road are less than you might think. From the south: Birmingham is about 5 hours away; Manchester and York, 3 hours; Newcastle, 2 hours. From the north: Inverness is about 3 hours away; Aberdeen, 2 hours.
Route information for drivers can be found on the RAC or AA websites.
City of Edinburgh Council: parking in the city
Getting around the city
Edinburgh is a compact city and is easy to get around on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Travelling by public transport
Edinburgh and its surrounding suburbs are well served by two local bus companies. A tram service also operates in the city centre.
Lothian Buses - how to get to the University of Edinburgh campuses
More information on public transport information is available from Traveline Scotland.