There is also a Student Travel Centre at 3 Bristo Square, Edinburgh. Student Welfare Services will also be happy to provide you with further details on the costs of travel and the timetables. Top of page Travel by Air Edinburgh Airport is situated 5 km from the University campus at Riccarton and approximately 14 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Flights will cost approximately 100. Most airlines will offer some discounts to students with an ISIC card.
Trains are less frequent at weekends.
The journey is 603 km and takes approximately 4 hours. A single 2nd class fare to Edinburgh costs about 61 but prices do vary depending on the time of the week and the day you decide to travel. All young people under the age of 24 qualify for a Young Person's Railcard which costs 16.00 for one year and will save you one third of the cost of most tickets. This is the cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh. Top of page Travel by Bus Once in Edinburgh the cheapest way to get round the city is by bus.