Cineworld Edinburgh

Found in the Fountain Park complex, Cineworld Edinburgh has 13 screens, plenty of food and drink options, and Edinburgh’s only IMAX theatre. 

Getting Here

Address: 130/3 Dundee Street, EH11 1AF 

What 3 Words location: ///bikes.meals.minus

Travel

Please consider the environmental impact of your journey to and from the Festival. Wherever possible, we encourage you to travel by public transport, bike or on foot to help reduce your environmental impact while getting around Edinburgh.

By Bike

Cineworld is located just off the National Cycle Network routes 1 and 75. There are several bike parking locations nearby:

  • Two bike parking bays in Fountain Park complex 
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  • Opposite the library on Murdoch Terrace
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  • Outside the office spaces on 160 Dundee Street
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Refer to Edinburgh City Council’s cycling and walking guide for more information about the routes and a detailed map of the cycle parking locations. 

By Bus or Tram

Lothian Bus routes from Edinburgh Waverly: 1, 22, X28, 30, 34, 35

From Edinburgh Haymarket: X27, 30

Download the Lothian Buses/ Edinburgh Trams and Borders Buses app on App Store or Google Play to plan your journey, buy tickets and keep up to date with the latest service alerts.

Travel Update: Due to an ongoing incident and road closure on Princes Street, Edinburgh Trams are currently operating a reduced service between Edinburgh Airport and West End only. If you’re travelling by tram, please plan your journey in advance using the Lothian Buses & Edinburgh Trams app and allow extra time to reach your screening or event.

By Train

Cineworld is a fourteen minute walk from Haymarket Station, and a thirty-four minute walk from Waverley Station.

Refer to National Rail for timetables and tickets.

By Taxi

ComCabs: 0131 272 8000
Central Taxis: 0131 229 2468
City Cabs: 0131 228 1211

Taxis are also available from ranks throughout the city.

By Car

Whilst not affiliated with the Filmhouse, there is a designated drop-off point 15 metres up Lothian Road, on the same side as the venue entrance. 

The nearest multi-storey car park is Princes Exchange, accessible via Riego Street. 

Princes Exchange | EH3 9BL 

What 3 Words for car park entrance location: ///skill.fats.things

146 spaces, number of disabled spaces

Due to the city centre location there is very limited on-street parking with time restrictions. 

Refer to Edinburgh City Council’s parking guide for more information about on-street parking locations and accessible parking bays. 

Venue Accessibility

Physical Access to Cineworld

The main entrance is wheelchair accessible.

 
Physical Access in the Screening Rooms

All screens have disabled access and lift access.

All screens are on one level.

Audio
  • Subtitles screenings are frequent across titles
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  • Audio Described screenings are also readily available. Cineworld aims to have Hearing loops available across locations. 
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  • Autism-friendly screenings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 11am. Contact Cineworld Edinburgh directly for information about EIFF screenings.
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Assistance dogs
  • Trained assistance dogs are allowed within all screens apart from 4DX.
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