Leith Theatre, the host venue for our Trainspotting Live Event, is one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive cultural landmarks.
Address: 28-30 Ferry Road, EH6 4AE
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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.
Bikes can be parked:
Outside Leith Theatre
Outside Leith Library
Public parking across from North Junction Street
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.
Lothian Bus routes run regularly.
From Edinburgh Waverley: 7, 10, 14, 16, 21, 25
From Edinburgh Haymarket: 10, X19, 26, 31, 36
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.
Leith Theatre is a forty-two minute walk from Edinburgh Waverly and a one-hour and nineteen minute walk from Edinburgh Haymarket.
Refer to National Rail for timetables and tickets.
ComCabs: 0131 272 8000
Central Taxis: 0131 229 2468
City Cabs: 0131 228 1211
Taxis are also available from ranks throughout the city.
Limited public parking is available in the surrounding area.
Please note that the venue’s accessible parking spaces are not generally available for public use.
Refer to Edinburgh City Council’s parking guide for nearby parking locations and accessible parking bays.
The main entrance to Leith Theatre is step free. Please contact the venue in advance if you have any questions about access requirements.
The auditorium has step-free access at ground floor level, making it wheelchair accessible. Please note that the balcony is only accessible by stairs, as there are no lifts at Leith Theatre.
Accessible viewing spaces are available.
Walking aids and medical equipment are welcome throughout the venue.
Outside food and drink required for medical reasons are permitted.
Accessible toilets are available within the venue and are clearly signposted.
For the EIFF Trainspotting Live Event + Club Night, HOH captions will be available during the screening.
Please note that captioning, audio description and other accessibility provisions vary depending on the event.
For our Trainspotting event, SDH captions are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome
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