Local Travel

Bus travel in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is very well-served by public transport.

Buses all accept contactless payment and there is a daily cap of £4.80. The buses in Edinburgh are not equipped to give change. You should carry a selection of coins in order to have the exact fare.

  • Lothian Buses
    The largest bus company in Edinburgh. Many of the bus routes pass close to through Potterrow. Download the Lothian Buses app or use Google Maps to find the best route for you. The fare for any single journey is a £2.00. All Lothian buses now take contactless card/phonepayment and have a daily cap system for multiple journeys.
  • First Edinburgh
    First Edinburgh also provide some local bus services in the city and the surrounding towns. Many of their routes will take you to South Bridge and Nicolson Street, which are parallel to Potterrow. Fares on these buses vary according to distance and are around £1.70.

Arriving by bicycle

There are numerous bicycle racks located in the pedestrian areas close to The Bayes Centre. For information on rental bicycles or electric bikes, please see the following link:  Where to hire electric bikes and bicycles in the UK | You Well (you-well.co.uk)

Arriving by car and parking

The Bayes Centre does not have a car park. There is limited on-street parking in the area. It is expensive and designed for short stays. If, however, you have a Blue Badge for disabled parking the charges are waived.

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