Edinburgh College of Art

ECA is located in between Tollcross and Old Town, on the west side of the city centre, within easy cycling distance of the city's main transport hubs. It is well connected to the rest of the city by national and local cycle routes.

• CycleStreets Journey Planner
• Sustrans National Cycle Network
• City of Edinburgh Council Quiet Routes

The University provides a range of bike parking facilities. These can be viewed on the map above by selecting the “Cycle Facilities” layer.

• Further information about cycling at the University.

ECA is extremely well served by bus. For the most direct buses, the following services stop at Lauiston Place, next to the ECA Hunter Buidling:

Lothian Buses 2 stops on West Port, next to ECA Evolution House.

Even more buses serve Tollcross and Lothian Road, both around 5 minutes' walk from ECA. Princes Street, another major bus interchange, is just over 10 minutes' walk away.

Buses from further away

Inter-city coaches use Edinburgh Bus Station, near St. Andrew Square, which is about 20 minutes’ walk from ECA.

• Further information about travelling by public transport.
• Lothian Buses website.

ECA is about 20 minutes’ walk from Waverley Station, which is the main train station in Edinburgh. It is also about 20 minutes' walk from Haymarket, which serves most trains to the rest of Scotland.

Scotrail provide train services to/from the rest of Scotland. LNER run fast services to Newcastle, York, and London King’s Cross. For trains to other parts of the UK, check the National Rail website.

• Scotrail website
• LNER website
• National Rail website

Edinburgh Tram services run from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven, via the city centre and Leith. The closest stop to ECA is West End (15 minutes’ walk away).

• Edinburgh Trams website

ECA is located on the west side of the city centre. Traffic congestion can be a problem, and parking is strictly controlled. We recommend against travelling by car unless it is essential for your journey.

The postcode for ECA is EH3 9DF. You can use the map above to find the address for a specific buildings.

University car parks

A number of University car parks are located at ECA and are managed by the Transport and Parking Office. University car parks are strictly for the use of permit holders only, and are subject to the University’s Parking Regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the University.

• Further information on driving
• Information on parking at the University of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh Council parking

City of Edinburgh Council control on-street parking in and around ECA and the Central Area. On-street parking is by residents' permit, or in pay-and-display bays.

From June 2024, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will be enforced by the Council. This covers much of the University’s Central Area, inlcuding all of ECA. Driving a non-compliant vehicle into the LEZ will result in a penalty charge notice.

• Map of City of Edinburgh Council parking bays.
• Information about Edinburgh’s LEZ.