Getting here

Even for a city centre venue, the COSLA Conference Centre could hardly be better located.

Transport links are excellent by rail, air or road. We’re just a three-minute walk from Haymarket station, on the bus route for the Airport Express (20 minutes from the terminal) and right on the Edinburgh Trams line.

If you have time away from the meeting, we’re only a 15-minute stroll from Princes Street and George Street where history, architecture and superb shopping come together in a spectacular, unique setting. The Scottish National Galleries, the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle are within easy reach too.

Air

Edinburgh Airport is just eight miles away with excellent public transport that will bring you virtually to our door. Over 40 airlines offer direct and connecting flights to and from more than 100 UK, European and international destinations.

Getting to and from Edinburgh airport.

Rail

Haymarket station is right on our doorstep. Haymarket serves much of Scotland to the west, south and north of Edinburgh. It is also a stopping point for London trains and major cities to the south. For further information on travelling by train, visit the national rail website.

Bus

There are numerous ways to get here by bus. The principal bus station is at St Andrew Square in the city centre.  It offers excellent national connections – through www.nationalexpress.com or www.citylink.co.uk. To get you around the city, a superb local service is provided by Lothian buses. We’re well-served by a number of frequent local services which stop virtually at our door. Plan your visit here.

Tram

The Haymarket tram stop is right outside our door, with trams passing every 7-10 minutes. Trams run from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven. View the tram timetable here.

Car

If you choose to travel by car, parking is available nearby and in some cases only a few hundred yards from our building.

YourParkingSpace.co.uk connects drivers to parking space owners across the UK which are near our Conference facilities. COSLA visitors can redeem a 10% discount by using the ‘COSLA10’ discount code on the website.

Or you may prefer to use one of the park-and-ride facilities. Park on the outskirts of the city and use the frequent local bus service or a tram to bring you to the Centre.

Download a copy of our "Getting Here" Map.

More information can also be found at Omio.