Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh

Name: Church of St John the Evangelist
Address: Princes St., Edinburgh, EH 2 4, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 229 7565

#65 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh

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The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'0"N, 3°12'23"W

Address

Princes St.Old Town (Edinburgh Castle)Edinburgh EH 2 4 United Kingdom

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+44 131 229 7565

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Church of St John the Evangelist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, George Street, Princes Street Gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St John the Evangelist?

Nearby attractions include St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Charlotte Square, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Ross Fountain, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Church of St John the Evangelist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St John the Evangelist:

Bus

Lothian Road • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 124, 16, 22, 36, 47, X5 (2 min walk)
Queensferry Street • Lines: 104, 113, 19, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47 (3 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (10 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (15 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (17 min walk)