Travelling to King's Buildings and getting around Edinburgh. The School of Biological Sciences is located at the King's Buildings campus and is part of the College of Science and Engineering. Campus Maps The University's campus maps are really useful for finding your way around. You can access the locations of:Buildings where classes are taughtLibrariesCafesDisabled permit parkingSecure bike storesShuttle bus pick up and drop of pointsEdinburgh University Students' Union buildings Campus maps Travelling to King's Buildings The King’s Buildings Campus is approximately two miles south of the city centre and there are a number of transport options available.Full details of travelling to King's Buildings with public transport, on foot or by car can be found on the University’s Transport and Parking website. Travelling to King's Buildings Public transport You can travel to, from and within Edinburgh by bus, train, coach, plane or ferry.Public TransportThere are lots of buses that go to, or near to, the King's Buildings CampusBuses to and from King's BuildingsThe Transport for Edinburgh (TFE) app has everything you need to get around Edinburgh by Lothian bus and Edinburgh Trams:Live departure timesService updates and alertsLive progressInteractive MapsDirections for your tripsMobile tickets Download the TFE app Central Area to the King's Buildings Shuttle Bus The University is providing a free shuttle bus service for the academic year 2023 - 2024. The shuttle bus will operate Monday - Friday during semester time only.The service is for students and staff who need to travel rapidly between Central Area and King's Buildings to meet their academic timetable. For commuting to and from home please use alternatives such as walking, cycling or public bus services. Shuttle bus information Getting around by bike There's lots of information about cycling and facilities at the University on the cycling website.University cycling websiteSecure bike stores and boxesThe University provides enclosed bike stores at key locations around our campuses. These protect your bike from the elements and provide an additional element of security - but you should be aware that any bike or personal property left in a University bike store is done so at your own risk.Access to the stores is by University card and PIN.You must contact the Transport and Parking Office to request access to a particular bike store. Bike Parking Parking Only students with a valid parking permit can park in King’s Buildings car parks.King’s Buildings parking permitsDisabled students who wish to use King's Buildings car parks should apply for a Disabled All Areas Permit.Disabled car park users Parking website Transport and Parking Office Estates Department Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 6509101 Email: Transport@ed.ac.uk Follow us on Twitter This article was published on 2024-06-17
