12–16 Sept 2022
University of Edinburgh
Europe/London timezone
RICH2022 in Edinburgh is dedicated to the memory of Jacques Séguinot (1932-2020)

Travel

How to reach Edinburgh

 

Air travel

 

Transport links to and from the venue are excellent, with Edinburgh International airport just 15km from the city centre. This has direct connections to over 150 destinations, including frequent flights to and from London where an even larger range of destinations are available. The airport is connected to the city by a tram system, and dedicated buses running every ten minutes (travel time approx 25 minutes). Taxis are also available, taking around 20 minutes for the journey (around £20 each way).

Glasgow International Airport is also easily accessible.

Links to airlines that fly to Edinburgh are given below:

Easyjet

Lufthansa

KLM

FlyBE

BMI

British Airways

Continental

Airfrance

 

Rail travel

 

Edinburgh is well connected to the rest of the UK through rail and coach links (e.g. trains to London every 30 minutes).

 

By car

 

As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass (A720). Exit at Sheriffhall Roundabout, take the A7 and head for the city centre. Stay on the A7 which becomes Dalkeith Road. Turn right at the Royal Commonwealth Pool onto Holyrood Park Road (approximately 4 miles) and the entrance to Pollock Halls is approximately 200m on the right.  

 

Local transport


JMCC and EICC are  within walking distance of city centre with all its attractions.
Excellent buses and taxi services.

 

***Please note that in Edinburgh a huge number of people will be expected next week due to the Queen's death.Transportation may be subject to variations***

Please find below more details:

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/queen-elizabeth/road-closures-public-transport-information/1