Central Area to the King's Buildings Shuttle Bus
The University is providing a free shuttle bus service for the academic year 2022 - 2023. The service is for students and staff who need to travel rapidly between Central Area and King's Buildings to meet their academic timetable. For commuting to and from home please use alternatives such as walking, cycling or public bus services.
Timetable 2022-23
The shuttle bus will operate Monday - Friday during semester time only:
- Wednesday 14th September 2022 - Thursday 22nd December 2022
- Monday 16th January 2023 - Friday 7th April 2023
- Monday 21st April 2023 - Friday 26th May 2023
The bus picks up and drops off in Central Area and King's Buildings only.
The service is for students and staff, a University student or staff card must be produced to the driver when boarding. Access will be denied if a valid University card cannot be provided.
| Departs: Bristo Square | Arrives: King's Buildings |
|---|---|
| 0818 | 0832 |
| 0838 | 0852 |
| 0908 | 0922 |
| 0933 | 0947 |
| 0953 | 1007 |
| 1013 | 1027 |
|
1033 |
1047 |
| Then every 20 minutes until | Then every 20 minutes until |
| 1553 | 1611 |
| 1623 | 1641 |
| 1653 | 1711 |
| 1723 | 1741 |
| 1753 | 1811 |
| Departs: King's Buildings | Arrives: Bristo Square |
|---|---|
| 0835 | 0846 |
| 0905 | 0916 |
| 0935 | 0946 |
| 0955 | 1006 |
| 1015 | 1026 |
| 1035 | 1046 |
| 1055 | 1106 |
| Then every 20 minutes until | Then every 20 minutes until |
| 1555 | 1610 |
| 1625 | 1640 |
| 1655 | 1710 |
| 1725 | 1740 |
| 1755 | 1810 |
| 1825 | 1840 |
Pick up points
- Central Area: Bristo Square bus stop next to the Potterrow Student Centre
- King's Buildings: The bus stop beside Murchison House
Drop off points
- Central Area: The bus stop on Chapel Street, Opposite the Pear Tree Pub.
- Central Area: The bus stop next to the Student Centre at Bristo Square.
- King's Buildings: The bus stop beside Murchison House.
The Shuttle Service is provided for students and staff who need to travel rapidly between Central Area and King's Buildings to meet their academic timetable.
The shuttle service is very busy at the start and end of the day, and at lunchtimes. There is no guarantee that the service will be able to pick up all waiting passengers.
Staff may board the service ahead of students by showing their staff card. Students who are required to make essential study related journeys between the Central Area and King's Buildings within a tight deadline may apply for a priority permit. This entitles permit holders priority over and above other students.
The first 10 seats of the shuttle bus must be left free for staff and priority permit holders until departure. A Priority Permit application form should be completed and authorised by your Personal Tutor.
The shuttle bus does not operate in the evenings and at weekends but plenty of public bus services do, connecting the King’s Buildings with destinations across Edinburgh. During the evenings in semester time students and staff can travel for £1 on Service 41. Terms and conditions apply: www.ed.ac.uk/transport/public-transport/buses/shuttle-bus/evening-offer-on-service-41
Travelling to the King's Buildings: www.edweb.ed.ac.uk/transport/travelling-here/kings-buildings
King's Buildings shuttle bus route
The map below shows the King's Buildings shuttle bus route.