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Transportation
in Edinburgh
Busses are the main
contributors for the Edinburgh public transportation system. Bus system covers
almost all the main areas in the city and operate by two main companies call
Lothian buses and First Edinburgh. Please note that tickets are not
interchangeable between two services. Periodic bus passes are available and
most busses depart from St. Andrew Square Bus Station in Clyde Street. Night
busses are available in the mid night.
First Edinburgh : http://www.firstedinburgh.co.uk
Lothian Buses : http://www.lothianbuses.co.uk
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Edinburgh has connection with
national rail transportation network and the central railway station is
Waverley station, which is located at New Town area. Haymarket Station is the
other main station and most of the trains stop there also.
Taxies are available for your traveling in Edinburgh with reasonable fare.
Visitors can get a taxi from taxi ranks, booking by phone or just hailing in
the streets. Extra charges may apply for late night traveling, extra passenger
or traveling in public holidays.
Visitors can rent a car also, but need to consider about the narrow streets,
one way roads and shortage of parking slots.
If you are interested in visiting the attractions by cycling, the city of
Edinburgh provides necessary facilities for that. Separate cycle routes are
available and cycle renting shops are also available.
Bicycle Hiring in Edinburgh:
Bike Trax
Location: 7-11 Lochrin Pl
Phone: 228 6633
Web: http://www.biketrax.co.uk
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