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Bruntsfield & Morningside: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Bruntsfield & Morningside
Stops and stations
Getting to Bruntsfield & Morningside
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Waverley | ScotRail, LNER and others | Main city station; take a bus or taxi south, as there is no rail or tram stop in Morningside |
| Lothian Buses | City bus routes | Services run south from the centre along Bruntsfield Place and Morningside Road; check Lothian Buses for routes |
| Haymarket | ScotRail and Edinburgh Trams | Nearest tram stop for the west end of Bruntsfield; check the walk before you travel |
Within walking range
Stations near Bruntsfield & Morningside
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Bruntsfield & Morningside, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End | Tram stop (Edinburgh Trams Ltd.) | 2.1 km | about 25 min |
| Murrayfield Stadium | Tram stop (Edinburgh Trams Ltd.) | 2.4 km | about 28 min |
| Slateford | Rail station (ScotRail) | 2.4 km | about 29 min |
| Princes Street | Tram stop (Edinburgh Trams Ltd.) | 2.5 km | about 30 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 24 October 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Grassmarket & Southside: 1.9 km from Bruntsfield & Morningside, about 23 min on foot
- Old Town & Royal Mile: 2.3 km from Bruntsfield & Morningside, about 28 min on foot
- Haymarket & Murrayfield: 2.4 km from Bruntsfield & Morningside, about 29 min on foot
- New Town: 2.7 km from Bruntsfield & Morningside, about 32 min on foot
Reaching Edinburgh
Official travel information
Edinburgh has an international airport west of the centre, two main railway stations and a central bus station. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.
- Edinburgh Airport: getting to and from the airport → — tram, bus, taxi and train
- Edinburgh Trams → — routes, stops and tickets
- Lothian Buses airport buses → — Airlink
- National Rail Enquiries → — train times and fares
- ScotRail → — trains across Scotland
- Traveline Scotland → — journey planner for buses, trams and trains
- City of Edinburgh Council: plan your journey → — official travel information
- Visit Edinburgh: transport options → — all the ways to arrive
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Bruntsfield & Morningside. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.

While you are here
Things to see in Bruntsfield & Morningside
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Agassiz Rock
Quarry-like rock face near Blackford Hill where glacial action was first recognised in Scotland. A Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Braid Hills
Open hills in south Edinburgh known for views of the city and a golf course.
Braidburn Valley Park
Park along the Braid Burn in Greenbank.
Edinburgh
More areas to explore
Portobello & the Coast
A sandy beach and Victorian promenade on the Firth of Forth, about 5 km east of the centre
Open the mini guide →
Old Town & Royal Mile
The Castle, the Royal Mile and a maze of medieval closes
Open the mini guide →
New Town
Georgian squares, grand galleries and Princes Street Gardens
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Blackford Pond: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bruntsfield & Morningside (area photo): Macumba, Public domain, source
- Agassiz Rock: Magnus Hagdorn from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Braid Hills: Jim Barton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Braidburn Valley Park: Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Portobello & the Coast: M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Old Town & Royal Mile: Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- New Town: Chris Morgan, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill: Peulle, CC BY 4.0, source
- Stockbridge & Dean Village: Mike Shaw, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Leith & the Waterfront: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Grassmarket & Southside: rboed*, CC BY 2.0, source
- Haymarket & Murrayfield: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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