Scottish Gas Murrayfield is about to be ‘Thunderstruck’ – AC/DC will be bring their Power Up Tour to the capital on Thursday 21 August.
We’ve pulled together everything you could possibly need to get safely to and from the venue. Get ready to hit the Highway to Murrayfield with Lothian!
From Royal Highland Centre and Ingliston Park & Ride to Scottish Gas Murrayfield
X12 from Royal Highland Centre
14:30, 14;50, 15:10, 15:30, 15:50, 16:07, 16:22, 16:37, 16:52, 17:07, 17:22, 17:37, 17:52, and 18:07. Following the concert there will be frequent departures for up to an hour from Murrayfield Road.
X22 from Royal Highland Centre
15:00, 15:20, 15:40, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:47, 17:05, 17:20 and 17:40. Following the concert, there will be frequent departures from Murrayfield Wickes Car Park for up to an hour.
From Hermiston Park & Ride to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Service 25 to Gorgie Road (10-minute walk to the stadium) up to every 12 minutes.
From the city centre to Scottish Gas Murrayfield
To Gorgie Road – Services 22, 30, X27, and X28.
To Gorgie Road – Services 1, 2, 25 and 33.
To Corstorphine Road – Services 12, 26, 31, and X18.
From Edinburgh Airport to Scottish Gas Murrayfield
To Corstorphine Road – Airlink 100.
From West Lothian
To Corstorphine Road – Service X18 and Service X19.
To Gorgie Road – Services X27 and Service X28.
Contactless
With contactless payments accepted on all our services, it’s never been easier to plan a journey to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, and with our daily/weekly capping model, so you’ll never pay more than you need to for your travel! Visit our Contactless page to learn more.
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Cash
Cash fares are accepted on all our services. Please be aware that the exact fare is needed when paying with cash on our buses because our drivers cannot give change.
Concessionary travel
Under 22s, over 60s and disabled customers can travel for FREE provided they hold a valid Young Scot NEC/Scottish NEC.
There will be various security procedures in place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield:
- All ticketholders will be searched before entering the venue.
- Scottish Gas Murrayfield stadium enforce a strict A4 bag policy (30cm x 21cm x 21cm) for concerts. Bags larger than this size, unless for childcare or medical reasons, will not be permitted.
- All bags will be searched before entry to the venue is permitted. Please note that bags do not need to be clear.
- Where possible it is recommended that ticket holders do not bring bags with them to ensure quick entry into the stadium.
For further venue information, please visit Scottish Gas Murrayfield’s website.
There will be road closures and service diversions in effect after the concert. Some diversions and closures may be put in place before the concert at short notice if deemed necessary by the authorities. Please keep an eye on our Service Updates page on the day.
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Between 1730 hrs and 1930 hrs
During these times, buses MAY be diverted due to large crowds in the Murrayfield/Roseburn area. Please check Service Updates for live information.
Service 12 (westbound) – between Morrison Link and Corstorphine Road, buses will be diverted via Morrison Street, West Maitland Street, Palmerston Place, Douglas Gardens, Belford Terrace, Belford Road, Ravelston Dykes and Murrayfield Road when heading westbound.
Service 12 (eastbound) – between Corstorphine Road and Morrison Link, buses will be diverted via Murrayfield Road, Ravelston Dykes, Belford Road, Belford Terrace, Douglas Gardens, Palmerston Place and Torphichen Place when heading eastbound.
Services 26, 31, 100, X18 & X19– between Princes Street and Corstorphine Road, buses will be diverted via Queensferry Street, Queensferry Road, Queensferry Terrace, Ravelston Dykes and Murrayfield Road in both directions.
Between 2130 hrs and 0030 hrs
During these times, buses WILL be diverted due to large crowds in the Westfield/Murrayfield/Roseburn areas.
Service 12 (westbound) – between Morrison Link and Corstorphine Road, buses will be diverted via Morrison Street, West Maitland Street, Palmerston Place, Douglas Gardens, Belford Terrace, Belford Road, Ravelston Dykes and Murrayfield Road when heading westbound.
Service 12 (eastbound) – between Corstorphine Road and Morrison Link, buses will be diverted via Murrayfield Road, Ravelston Dykes, Belford Road, Belford Terrace, Douglas Gardens, Palmerston Place and Torphichen Place when heading eastbound.
Services 26, 31, 100, X18 & X19– between Princes Street and Corstorphine Road, buses will be diverted via Queensferry Street, Queensferry Road, Queensferry Terrace, Ravelston Dykes and Murrayfield Road in both directions.
Services 1 & 22 – between Balgreen Road and West Approach Road (22)/Fountainpark (1), buses will be diverted via Balgreen Road, Gorgie Road and Henderson Terrace in both directions.
Service 2 – between Balgreen Road and Dalry Road, buses will be diverted via Balgreen Road and Gorgie Road in both directions.
Services 30, X27, X28, N28 & N30 – between Saughton Gardens and West Approach Road, buses will be diverted via Balgreen Road, Gorgie Road and Henderson Terrace in both directions.
