Getting Here

St Giles’ Cathedral

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm

Saturday 9am - 5pm

Sunday 1pm-5pm

Phone
(0)131 226 0674

Bus

Being at the heart of Edinburgh, St Giles’ is easily accessible by bus. Stops on George IV bridge are the closest, but North Bridge and South Bridge stops are a 3-minute walk away. Stops on Princes Street are slightly further and would require walking up hill. To plan your route, visit Lothian Buses route planner 

Car

There is no parking close to the Cathedral, except for two disabled parking bays at the East side of the Cathedral, accessible by driving down the High Street from the crossroads at George IV Bridge. The closest parking is on King’s Stables Road (EH3 9DR) which is an 11-minute walk, taking in the Castle and the start of the Royal Mile. 

Train

The closest train stations is Edinburgh Waverly on Princes Street. Similarly to the bus, it is a 5-minute walk uphill to St Giles’.

Cycle

There is a bicycle locking area outside the High Court, just across from the Cathedral.