How to travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 17min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh by bus, tram, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Princes Street.

  • Duration19min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Tram

Take a tram to Edinburgh Princes Street.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Edinburgh Trams

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Edinburgh.

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Persevere Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration17min
  • Distance13km (8 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh by bus, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 19min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh is around 11km (7 miles).

It takes around 19min to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh is to take a taxi which takes around 17min and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take a taxi to Edinburgh. instead which will take 17min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 19min and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 19min.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 19min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which will take 17min and cost around £30 ($35).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Princes Street. instead which will take 19min.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh. The distance is around 13km (8 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19min and will usually cost around £4 ($5).

How do I get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh

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Transport options from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
19min
£4($5)
every 5 mins12km (7 miles)
Tram
32min
£7($8)
every 5 mins11km (7 miles)
Taxi
17min
£30($35)
on demand13km (8 miles)
Drive
17min
£2($2)
on demand13km (8 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh