About Waverley Station
Located in the heart of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, Waverley train station is the gateway to this historic city for millions of visitors every year. Within walking distance of some of the city's top attractions including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, Waverley nods to Scotland's rich artistic heritage by being the only major train station in the world named after a novel.
When visiting Waverley station, luggage can only hold you back. Book luggage storage locations with Bounce, like the main one at 29 Leith St , and you can leave your things behind in safety and enjoy everything Edinburgh has to offer.
How to pay for luggage storage at Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Start with our app: Using the Bounce app, you can easily find and book a storage spot near Edinburgh Waverley Station. The user-friendly process ensures you can quickly arrange your luggage storage whether you’re planning ahead or already at the station.
- Highly secure payments: Payments for our affordable flat rate per item are securely processed through the app, eliminating the need for cash or coins. This makes the experience smooth and hassle-free.
- Know you have a spot: Booking in advance secures your baggage storage spot, so you don’t face the uncertainty of arriving to find all lockers occupied and spending a few hours trying to store luggage.
How luggage storage is different from train station lockers
- Increased flexibility: Unlike the traditional train station lockers at Edinburgh Waverley, where the size of the locker limits you, our luggage storage solutions offer unmatched flexibility. We have ample space to store items of any size. Whether you have a compact backpack or large suitcases, our partners in the city centre and beyond can accommodate your needs without the constraints of a fixed locker size.
- Large items charged at the same fixed rate: Our pricing structure is straightforward and fair. Regardless of whether you are storing small items or oversized luggage, there are no additional charges based on the size of your belongings.
- Always secure: While train station lockers at Edinburgh Waverley do not typically include security features in case of mishaps, our service ensures enhanced protection for your belongings. By partnering with local businesses, we ensure that your items are watched over by real people. These partners are dedicated to handling your luggage with care, providing an option to safely store your stuff compared to unattended lockers.
- Accessible network: Our extensive network of local business partners means that you have more luggage storage options beyond the immediate vicinity of Edinburgh Waverley Station. Focused on key areas for convenience, the majority of our partner stores operate from 9 AM to 8 PM, with many offering extended hours, and some even being open 24/7, providing greater flexibility to match your schedule.
Our luggage storage service at Edinburgh Waverley offers a more adaptable, secure, and accessible alternative to traditional train station lockers. Everything is safe and readily available.
How to get to or from Edinburgh Waverley train station
If you are getting to Edinburgh Waverley, at Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, it's worth knowing its most important connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
Train connections
Edinburgh Waverley is a major hub with connections to various other train stations across the UK. You can travel to London King's Cross (4h 20m), Glasgow Queen Street (50m), and Manchester Piccadilly (3h 30m) from Edinburgh Waverley. It also offers services to Aberdeen (2h 30m) and Inverness (3h 20m).
Metro and tram lines
While Edinburgh does not have a metro system, it is well-served by the Edinburgh Trams. The Edinburgh Tram line runs from York Place to Edinburgh Airport, with stops at key locations such as Princes Street, Haymarket, and Murrayfield Stadium. The tram ride to the airport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Bus terminal
The Edinburgh Bus Station near Edinburgh Waverley offers various routes:
- Bus 22: Takes you to Leith, Ocean Terminal, and Gyle Centre.
- Bus 26: Connects you to Corstorphine, Edinburgh Zoo, and Tranent.
- Airlink 100: Provides direct service to Edinburgh Airport, taking around 30 minutes.
Airport connections
For airport connections, the Airlink 100 bus provides a direct route to Edinburgh Airport (30 mins). Additionally, the Edinburgh Trams offer a convenient connection to the airport (35 mins).
With plenty of luggage storage options close to Edinburgh Waverley station, it's easy to find a left luggage facility that can hold onto your bulky luggage. Bounce provides the best luggage storage Waverley Station offers and we have locations throughout Edinburgh, so you can always find a spot for excess baggage. Company policies make sure you have protection, someone to contact, and fair prices.