Edinburgh Marathon TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Walk
The events start at Potterrow. Potterrow is a 20 minute walk from Princes Street.
Cycle
The events start close to the National Cycle Network. For more information please click here.
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
2024 Sapphire Runner (Marathon P&R post-race ticket)
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.One way ticket from 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.
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 1.3 miles 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.
2024 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.A 2 journey ticket for MARATHON RUNNERS that allows you to board an Event Bus service which operates from the P&R to the start, and from the finish back to the P&R.
Pick up location 1 (pre-race): Newcraighall Park & Ride, Sheriffhall Park & Ride, Straiton Park & Ride
Destination: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh City Centre (Start)
Journey time: 30mins to 60mins
Bus departure time: 08:00 (please arrive 10 minutes prior)
Pick up location 2 (post race): Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Destination: Newcraighall Park & Ride -> Sheriffhall Park & Ride -> Straiton Park & Ride
Journey time: 30mins to 60mins
Bus departure time: 13:00 until 17:15
Event Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is 1.3 miles from the finish to the bus pick up point at Wallyford Park & Ride.
The times stated on this ticket are a guide and 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 that Event Bus ticket purchases are non-refundable and transferrable.
2024 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.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 1.3 miles 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 approximately 10 days prior to race day. Please note: Event Bus tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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.
Tickets
2024 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, 1.3 miles 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 10:00 and 12:00
Return Journey
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (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 1.3 miles 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.
2024 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: Approximately 30 - 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 1.3 miles 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.
2024 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: 30mins to 60mins
Bus departure time: 08:00 (please arrive 10 minutes prior)
Pick up location: Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh (Start)
Destination 2: Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Journey time: 40mins to 50mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 10:00 and 12:00
Pick up location: Wallyford Park & Ride (Finish)
Final Destinations: Newcraighall Park & Ride -> Sheriffhall Park & Ride -> Straiton Park & Ride
Journey time: 30mins to 60mins
Bus departure time: A shuttle service will operate between 13:00 and 17:15. It is 1.3 miles 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.
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.
Early morning transport to Edinburgh from other destinations
We know Edinburgh is very busy for the event, and that sometimes participants need to stay further away and travel in.
Citylink is the Event Transportation partner of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, and runners and spectators can travel with Citylink from various locations across Scotland to take part in the event. They have early morning departures leaving from Glasgow, Perth, Kinross and Halbeath on the morning of the event.
You can buy your travel ticket online at www.citylink.co.uk
Train
Getting to the start
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is a 20 minute walk 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 a 20 minute walk away 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 a 20 minute walk 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
The Road Closure Document is currently under review and will be uploaded here as soon as possible.
Please note that this is subject to change once published.
Special arrangements for residential/businesses
Millhill & Goose green residents & businesses
The Electric Bridge is no longer available for events or vehicular access. As such, a route alteration has been made for this area, to utilise the footbridge to the south of Electric Bridge. Residents who previously could exit after 13:30 hrs, can now exit only via Shorthope Street throughout the day (the one-way system will be reversed for the duration of the event from 06:00 - 18:00). The Millhill Car Park will be closed.
