Information for coach operators

Information on where to park coaches

Parking 

Always use dedicated coach parking bays. Do not use on-street pay and display bays.

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Drop-off and pick-up 

Coaches should use designated areas for drop-off and pick-up.

However, you can stop to drop off or pick up passengers - for up to two minutes only - on single or double yellow lines.

Do not drop off or pick up where there are loading restrictions, indicated by signs or stripes on the kerb.

Designated coach drop-off and pick-up is currently available for free for up to a maximum stay of 30 minutes, at Castle Terrace

  • Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6.30pm
  • Sunday from 12.30pm to 6.30pm.

Coaches may use park and rides for drop-off and pick-up but must confirm availability ahead of travel by emailing

parkandride@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Short stay

We do not have any short stay coach parking available right now.

Short stay coach parking would allow a maximum stay of four hours. 

Medium stay

This is available for up to a maximum stay of nine hours at

Medium stay parking costs £9.80 per hour.

Long stay

We don't provide long stay parking.

However there are two private long stay coach parks in Edinburgh:

Event parking 

You can apply for temporary parking through a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for events such as sports fixtures, the festivals or rail replacement. View or apply for a TTRO.