Local edinburgh knowledge required

[kerryxeg]

I've been offered a nice wee trip to the rugby on Sat, however I'll already be down in Fife.

So options are

A - meet the bus somewhere, join them for lunch the match and get dropped off at the car on the way back.
or
B - Meet at the luch spot and drive in park and go to game.

I'll be driving either way and not fussed, but option A is less hassle. I'm just not sure where I could meet the bus and leave the car without any problems with parking fines over 2 hours etc. The best 2 options I could think of were Kinross services or the Permier inn on the south side of the fourth road bridge. Any better suggestions?

On the B option any suggestions for parking within reasonable walking distance - don't mind a walk or paying as long as it's straight forward and likley to be available. Any suggestions welcome.


Kerry

[allyrennie]

option 1 for sure Kerry, park and ride at North Queensferry would be a good place, nice and secure, free and easy for them to collect and drop off

ally

[campbell]

Kerry,

Traffic can be heavy on Edin rugby days and the streets near the stadium are very clogged with thousands of happy rugger fans all gambolling along, so negates a lot of benefit of trying to use the car. I suspect your vengabus will be dropping off somewhere fairly close to Murrayfield, perhaps even with a bit of "priority" to get it through the crowds.

So I like Ally's suggestion of the N Queensferry Park and Ride, probably a much better environment to leave the car in, and they only charge when you are on the P&R bus I think...no barriers etc for exit from the car park (at least not in the ones I know nearer to Edin...best check?)

Enjoy the match! We are going to look at kitchens

Campbell

[Stewart]

There's also the park and ride at Kinross near Sainsbury's. I have left my civic there overnight on a couple of occasions.

I think Ferrytoll a North Queensferry is still the best option. Large multistory and all buses going over the bridge pass through there. Your car will be as safe there as anywhere.

[neil]

Depending on where in Fife you're coming from and where lunch is, you might be easier just jumping on a train and getting off at Haymarket - it's only about a 10 min walk to Murrayfield from there

[Doc883]

Last time I went to a 6 Nations Game I left the car @ the Gyle Shopping Centre and jumped on the bus. Worked really well plus free parking

[duggiesmith]

Depending on where in Fife you're coming from and where lunch is, you might be easier just jumping on a train and getting off at Haymarket - it's only about a 10 min walk to Murrayfield from there

A car is just a pain if you're trying to get anywhere near Murrayfield on a match day.

[douglasgdmw]

Also Park & Ride at the airport if you are interested.

[MacK]

I think Ferrytoll a North Queensferry is still the best option.

My cousin used it yesterday, no complaints.

No point in taking a car into Edinburgh, trying to park and then trying to join the traffic leaving after the game.

[kerryxeg]

Thanks Ferry Toll it is, I presume it is well sign posted - no point in hiding a park and ride. So looking forward to it.

Kerry

[campbell]

Big VMS (Variable Message Sign, not an ageing DEC operating system) even shows number of spaces available as you glide down the M90. Or rather, stop-start your way if it's morning rush-hour.

Have a great time and keep the noise down please.

[Peter]

Park at Dalgety Bay rail station (free & 5 mins from the A90) and get the train straight to Haymarket 25 mins. Inverkeithing is slightly closer but you pay for parking there.