Edinburgh Marathon TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Walk
The events start at Potterrow. Potterrow is less than a mile from Princes Street.
Cycle
The events start close to the National Cycle Network. For more information please click here.
There is a large capacity cycle storage facility at the Pinkie Road entrance to the finish area, found at what3words location - ///allows.locked.coherent
Event Bus (Participants)
There will be EMF Event Buses operating for the Team Relay, Half Marathon and Full Marathon events for participants and spectators. Park & Ride EMF Event Buses operate between Newcraighall, Straiton, Sheriffhall and Wallyford Park & Ride sites, from which you can travel to the Start or Finish of the events.
Tickets can be purchased from the shop.
Tickets
2025 Sapphire Runner (Marathon P&R post-race ticket)
One way ticket from the finish to the Park & Ride. This ticket is for FULL MARATHON & TEAM RELAY RUNNERS who want to return to a Park & Ride after their event (unless a Team Relay runner already has a Diamond ticket)Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Route: Newcraighall Park & Ride > Sheriffhall Park & Ride > Straiton Park & Ride
Journey time: Up to 60 minutes.
Event Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is just over a mile from the finish to the bus pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride. During busy periods you may have a short wait for a bus.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and Event Buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
One ticket per bus passenger is required.
2025 Ruby Runner (Marathon City Centre post-race ticket)
This is a one way ticket from the finish to Edinburgh City Centre. Valid for MARATHON & TEAM RELAY RUNNERS who want to return to the City Centre (if relay runners have not already purchased a Diamond Team ticket)Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Destination: Buccleuch Place Edinburgh City Centre (The Start Area)
Journey time: 40mins to 50mins
Event Bus Departure Time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is just over a mile from the finish to the bus pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and Event Buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
2025 EMF Single Bus Ticket
This ticket entitles you to a single journey on any event bus.2025 Emerald Runner (Marathon 2 journey ticket with P&R shuttle)
Please note that if a location is not available on the drop-down ticket selection, it is SOLD OUT. Do not plan to park and travel from this location.This is a two journey ticket for MARATHON RUNNERS. With this ticket runners can board an Event Bus from one of the Park & Ride facilities detailed below and be transported back to the Park & Ride after the event.
Journey 1:
Pick up locations: Newcraighall Park & Ride, Sheriffhall Park & Ride, Straiton Park & Ride
Destination: Buccleuch Place (close to the Start)
Departure time: 08:00-09:00
Journey Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Journey 2:
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Destinations: Newcraighall Park & Ride -> Sheriffhall Park & Ride -> Straiton Park & Ride
Departure time: 13:00 - 17:15
Journey time: up to 60 minutes.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. It is just over a mile from the finish to the bus drop off/pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available for you to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
One ticket per bus passenger is required.
Event Bus (Spectators)
There will be EMF Event Buses operating for the Team Relay, Half Marathon and Full Marathon events for participants and spectators. Park & Ride EMF Event Buses operate between Newcraighall, Straiton, Sheriffhall and Wallyford Park & Ride sites, from which you can travel to the Start or Finish of the events.
Tickets can be purchased from the shop.
Spectator information pack
For full details about planning your day, please see the Spectator Information Pack.
Tickets
2025 Ruby Spectator (Marathon 2 journey City Centre ticket)
This is a two journey ticket for MARATHON & TEAM RELAY SPECTATORS who want to support the runners throughout their run.The Event Buses will leave from the City Centre after the start of the Marathon and brings supporters to Wallyford Park and Ride, just over a mile from the finish line. After your runner is finished it transports you back to the City Centre.
Outward Journey
Pick up location: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh City Centre
Destination: Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Journey time: 40mins to 50mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 10:10 and 12:00
Return Journey
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Destination: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh City Centre
Journey time: 40mins to 50mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is just over a mile from the finish area to the bus pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and Event Buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
2025 Sapphire Spectator (Marathon 2 journey ticket with P&R shuttle)
Please note that if a location is not available on the drop-down ticket selection, it is SOLD OUT. Do not plan to park and travel from this location.This is a two journey ticket for MARATHON & RELAY SPECTATORS who want to support the runners at the finish line. With this ticket spectators can board an Event Bus from one of the Park & Ride facilities detailed below and be transported back to the Park & Ride after the event.
Journey 1:
Pick up locations: Newcraighall Park & Ride, Sheriffhall Park & Ride, Straiton Park & Ride
Destination: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Departure time: 10:50 - 15:00
Journey 2:
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Destinations: Newcraighall Park & Ride -> Sheriffhall Park & Ride -> Straiton Park & Ride
Departure time: 13:00 - 17:15
Journey time: up to 60 minutes.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. It is just over a mile from the finish to the bus drop off/pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available for you to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
One ticket per bus passenger is required.
2025 Emerald Spectator (Marathon 3 journey ticket with P&R shuttle)
Please note that if a location is not available on the drop-down ticket selection, it is SOLD OUT. Do not plan to park and travel from this location.This is a three journey ticket for MARATHON & TEAM RELAY SPECTATORS who want to support the runners at every stage of their run. With this ticket spectators can board an Event Bus at one of the Park & Ride facilities detailed below to be transported to the start. This ticket then allows transport to the finish, before returning back to the Park & Ride.
Pick up locations: Newcraighall Park & Ride, Sheriffhall Park & Ride, Straiton Park & Ride
Destination 1: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh (Start)
Journey time: Approximately 30 minutes
Bus departure time: 08:00-09:00 (please arrive 10 minutes prior)
Pick up location: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh (Start)
Destination 2: Wallyford Park & Ride (close to the Finish)
Journey time: 40mins to 50mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 10:10 and 12:00
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Final Destinations: Newcraighall Park & Ride -> Sheriffhall Park & Ride -> Straiton Park & Ride
Journey time: up to 60mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is just over a mile from the finish to the bus pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and Event Buses may run up to 20-30 minutes later than the times advertised. Please check the website for any event updates throughout the weekend. Event Bus tickets will be available for you to download from your MyRunning account around 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
One ticket per bus passenger is required.
2025 EMF Single Bus Ticket
This ticket entitles you to a single journey on any event bus.Public Bus
Getting to the Start
East Coast Buses and Lothian Buses operate services to the city centre and close to the start area. Full details are available at eastcoastbuses.co.uk.
If you live in the Cockenzie, Port Seton, Prestonpans areas or are residing at Seton Sands Caravan Park, you can get a Lothian Bus service. Full details are available at lothianbuses.com.
The Finish and getting back to Edinburgh City Centre
Lothian Buses operate services between the finish area at Musselburgh and Edinburgh City Centre. For more information please visit lothianbuses.com.
East Lothian
View the detailed shuttle service PDF HERE.
Train
Getting to the start
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is around a mile from the start at Potterrow.
The finish and getting back to Edinburgh city centre after the event
The nearest train stations are Musselburgh Train Station and Wallyford Train Station. They are both around 1 mile from the finish area. These trains will take you to Edinburgh Waverley. For more information please visit www.scotrail.co.uk
Tram
Edinburgh Trams operates services to the City Centre every 7 minutes from locations such as Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride and Edinburgh Gateway. Further details can be found by visiting Edinburgh Trams.
Princes Street tram stop is around 1 mile from the start area.
Car
There is no parking available in Musselburgh and restrictions are in place. Please plan your travel and use public transport or the EMF Event Buses.
Please DO NOT take your car to Musselburgh.
The continuing success of the event depends upon the support of the local community and sadly last year, despite parking restrictions being in place we experienced massive problems with runners and spectators parking illegally, blocking bus routes, residents driveways and even cars being abandoned on the pavements making it impossible for people using wheelchairs or parents with prams to use the pavement, instead being forced onto the open road to pass.
If you are parking anywhere over the event weekend, please do so legally and with respect to those who live in these areas, however please note that parking in Musselburgh and the surrounding area is restricted and for residents only.
Police Scotland, Edinburgh City Council, East Lothian Council and EMF organisers take this issue very seriously and the following measures will be in operation. There will be marshals in place to enforce parking restrictions. Only residents will be issued passes to access the restricted area. The drivers of all vehicles parked illegally will be fined.
Any vehicles parked illegally and causing obstruction or congestion will be towed away.
Please help us by planning your travel in advance of the event weekend and where possible, leave the car and choose one of the many transport options available.
Road Closures
Road closure information for the 2025 Edinburgh Marathon Festival can be found HERE.
Lothian Buses/ East Coast Buses diversions
For details of diversions for Lothian Buses from Saturday 25th May, please visit the Lothian Bus Service Updates page, and read the 'Edinburgh Marathon from Saturday 25th May' section
View the detailed shuttle service PDF HERE.