Edinburgh Haymarket Station is one of two mainline stations in the city of Edinburgh, along with Edinburgh Waverley. It is located between the Edinburgh West End and Fountainbridge, next to The National Galleries of Scotland. There are several landmarks on the doorstep of Edinburgh Haymarket Station, including Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield, and Princes Street.
Edinburgh Haymarket Station is the 172nd busiest station in the UK and serves as a major hub for trains to Edinburgh from across Scotland and the UK. In the year 2023-24, Edinburgh Haymarket Station served 2.98 million passengers with 617,000 interchanges.
Edinburgh Haymarket Station was opened in 1842 as the original terminus of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway.
Station Area Map
Edinburgh Haymarket Station is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, between the Edinburgh West End and Fountainbridge. Within walking distance of the station are the National Galleries of Scotland, Murrayfield, and Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Haymarket Station is owned by Network Rail, with seven platforms, five platforms for National Rail services and two platforms for Edinburgh trams. Edinburgh Haymarket Station runs trains on the East Coast Main Line, the Anglo-Scottish route, the CrossCountry route, the Glasgow-Edinburgh via Falkirk High line route, the Edinburgh - Dunblane line, the Fife Circle Line, the North Clyde Line, the Shotts Line, and the North Berwick Line.
Station Details and Facilities
Ticket Buying and Collection
Address
Haymarket station
Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH12 5EY
Station Staff Availability
Monday to Saturday: 05:00 - 01:30
Sunday: 07:00 - 01:00
Ticket Office Availability
Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 21:25
Saturday: 06:30 - 21:25
Sunday: 08:10 - 21:25
Ticket office located on the main concourse.
Accessibility
Accessible Booking Office Counter
Available
Induction Loop
Induction loops are at designated listening areas
Wheelchairs
Available
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Available
Step Free Access
This Category A station has Step Free Access.
Please take care when boarding/alighting the train at platforms 1, 3 and 4, as the stepping distance between the train and the platform may be more prominent than at other platforms. This Category A Station has step-free access to all platforms.
Disabled Parking
Blue Badge parking bays: 2
Passenger Assist Meeting Point
The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates.
Accessible Toilets
Unavailable
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Unavailable
Accessible Taxis
Unavailable
Assisted Travel
Assisted travel services for Edinburgh Haymarket station and trains serving it can be booked through ScotRail's Passenger Assist service.
Helpline Contact
0800 046 1634
Available 24/7 except on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Station Facilities
ATM Machine
Available
Baby Change
Available
Seated Area
Available
Passenger Information Systems
Departure Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements
Shops
Available
Kiosk, Cafes, Marks and Spencer
Telephones
Available
Toilets
Available
The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
CCTV
Available
Waiting Room
Monday to Saturday: 05:10 - 00:45
Sunday: 08:00 - 00:00
Ticket buying & collection
Ticket Machine
Yes
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Issued
No
Smartcard Top-up
No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes - Ticket Office
Yes - Ticket Machine
Penalty Fares
Applicable Operators: Scotrail
Oyster Pre Pay
No
Oyster Validator
No
Oyster Topup
No
Oyster Topup
No
Passenger Services
Ticket Gate
Automatic ticket gates to all platforms
Customer Services
Staff Help Available
Monday to Saturday: 05:00 - 01:30
Sunday: 07:00 - 01:00
Customer Help Points
Yes
Lost Property Contact Available
Monday to Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00
Phone Number
03301 092 833
Customer Services:
0871 200 22 33
Car Parking
Cycle Storage Availability
This station does not offer parking for cars.
Cycling
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes
Cycle Storage CCTV
No
Cycle Storage Sheltered
Yes
Cycle Storage Spaces
24 Spaces
Cycle Storage Type
Stands
Other Transport
Location for Rail Replacement Bus Services
Buses pick up/drop off at the Citypoint building on Haymarket Terrace.
Taxi Rank
Haymarket Rail Station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advanced booking is not normally necessary or possible, unless you are arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
City - 0131 228 1211
Edinburgh - 0131 623 1624
Central - 0131 229 2468
All or some of the vehicles used by this operator are understood to be wheelchair accessible. We recommend that you call to check availability and suitability before travelling.
Bus Services
For details of bus services, visit www.travelinescotland.com or call 0871 200 22 33 (24 hours)
General Information
Station Operator
Scotrail
Station Code
HYM
Staffing Level
Part Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haymarket a big station?
Haymarket is not a big station, with only 5 National Rail platforms; however, it served 2.98 million passengers in 2023/24 and is the second-largest train station in Edinburgh.
What train line is Haymarket on?
Haymarket is on the East Coast Main Line.
Do all trains stop at Edinburgh Haymarket?
Generally, all inter-city and local trains travelling through Edinburgh stop at Haymarket station, which serves the west end of the city. Not all trains that stop at Edinburgh Waverley also stop at Edinburgh Haymarket, however.
Is there a toilet at Haymarket Station?
There are toilets located at Haymarket Station on Platform 1, the Concourse, and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
Where is Haymarket Station?
Haymarket Station is located in the West End of Edinburgh on Haymarket Terrace.
The full address for the station is:
Haymarket station
Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH12 5EY
What is near Haymarket Station?
Murrayfield Stadium, National Galleries of Scotland : Modern One, and Edinburgh Castle.
How to get from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket Station?
You can get from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket Station by taking the 100 Airlink Bus or taking the tram.