# St James / Quarter, Edinburgh transit and commute

> Edinburgh Trams (St Andrew Square), Waverley walking distance.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Edinburgh Trams (St Andrew Square), Waverley walking distance.
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Edinburgh
- **submarket**: St James / Quarter
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: £50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $53/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 8.4%

## FAQ
### Is St James / Quarter well-connected by transit?
Edinburgh Trams (St Andrew Square), Waverley walking distance.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/edinburgh/st-james/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.