How To Get From Edinburgh Airport To City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, tram, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Edinburgh Airport To City Center?
The distance from Edinburgh Airport to downtown is 13 kilometers. Click here to book online Edinburgh activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Edinburgh airport to city center is around 20 minutes and the taxi fare is around £30.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Edinburgh Airport To City Center?
The cheapest way from Edinburgh airport to city center is by bus for £4.50 and it will take 30-40 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Edinburgh Airport To City Center?
The best way from Edinburgh airport to downtown is for £6.50 by tram and it will take around 35 minutes.
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WHERE TO STAY IN EDINBURGH
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HOW TO GET FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN
AIRLINK BUS FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Edinburgh airport to city center is by bus. The Bus Airlink 100 runs every 10 minutes and available 24/7. You can get the Bus Airlink 100 from Arrivals at Edinburgh airport in bus stop D.
The Bus Airlink 100 fare from Edinburgh Airport to city center is £4.50 for one-way ticket for adults and £7.50 for a return ticket. For children from 5 up to 15 years old is £2 for one way and £3 for a return ticket.
The travel time from Edinburgh airport to city center is around 30-40 minutes to get to Street Waverley Bridge next to Waverley Train Station (Edinburgh Train Station).
You can also get off with the Bus Airlink 100 at Edinburgh Zoo, Haymarket Station and Princes Street. You can get the ticket online, in the vending machines and to the bus driver with cash and credit card.
Bus Skylink 200 From Edinburgh Airport to North Edinburgh
You can also get the Bus Skylink 200 going from Edinburgh airport to North Edinburgh leaving at 5 30 am to 11 30 pm. Check here Bus Skylink 200 schedule and route!
The Bus Skylink 200 fare from Edinburgh Airport to North Edinburgh is £4.50 for one-way ticket for adults and £7.50 for a return ticket. For children from 5 up to 15 years old is £2 for one way and £3 for a return ticket.
Bus Skylink 200 final stop at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre in Leith after passing by North Edinburgh.
Bus Skylink 300 From Edinburgh Airport to West Edinburgh
The Bus Skylink 300 goes from Edinburgh airport to West Edinburgh leaving at 5 30 am to 11 30 pm. Check here Bus Skylink 300 schedule and route!
The Bus Skylink 300 fare from Edinburgh Airport to West Edinburgh is £4.50 for one-way ticket for adults and £7.50 for a return ticket. For children from 5 up to 15 years old is £2 for one way and £3 for a return ticket.
The Bus Skylink 300 final stop is Cameron Toll Shopping Centre after passing by West Edinburgh.
Bus Skylink 400 From Edinburgh Airport to South Edinburgh
The Bus Skylink 400 goes from Edinburgh airport to South Edinburgh leaving at 5 30 am to 11 30 pm. Check here Bus Skylink 400 schedule and route!
The Bus Skylink 300 fare from Edinburgh airport to South Edinburgh is £4.50 for a one-way ticket for adults and £7.50 for a return ticket. For children from 5 up to 15 years old is £2 for one way and £3 for a return ticket.
The Bus Skylink 400 the final stop is Cameron Toll Shopping Centre after passing by South Edinburgh.
Night Bus N22 From Edinburgh Airport to Ocean Terminal
The Night Bus N22 from Edinburgh airport to Ocean Terminal in Leith is leaving from 12 45 am until 4 am. Check here Night Nus N22 route and schedule!
The Night Bus N22 fare from Edinburgh airport to city center is £3. The Night Bus N22 travel time from Edinburgh Airport to Ocean Terminal is around 25-30 minutes.
TRAM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)
The best way is from Edinburgh airport to city center by tram. The tram is running every 7-10 minutes starting at 6 15 am until 10 45 pm.
The tram fare from Edinburgh airport to city center is £6.50 for one way for adults and £9 for a return ticket. For children 5 up to 15 years old the tram fare is from £3.30 one way and £4.80 for a return ticket. You can buy the ticket online and at the ticket counter in the airport.
You can get the tram from Edinburgh at the Ground Floor. The travel time by tram is 35 minutes from Edinburgh airport to Waverley Train Station.
The tram from the airport is also stopping at Haymarket Train Station, Princes Street and St Andrew Square in Edinburgh city center where you can get a bus or walk within distance to your accommodation.
TAXI FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER
The travel time by taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city center is around 20 minutes and the taxi fare is £30. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
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BEST WAY FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO EDINBURGH CITY CENTER
The best way from Edinburgh airport to city center is by public Bus Airlink 100 for £4.50 if you go on a budget since is cheaper than the tram for £6.50.
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Liliana
Thursday 3rd of February 2022
Thank you very much, really complete article.
Ruben Arribas
Thursday 3rd of February 2022
Thanks Liliana! Hope you enjoy your time in Edinburgh :)