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

The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

  • Duration51min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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tram
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Train and Tram

Take the train to Haymarket then take a tram to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Southside Radio Cars

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration41min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 51min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 51min to get from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take a taxi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). instead which will take 41min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 51min and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 51min.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Buses run 4 times a day and take around 51min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Glasgow is to take a taxi which will take 41min and cost around £84 ($100).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Airport. instead which will take 51min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 51min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Transport options from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
51min
£12($14)
every 30 mins69km (43 miles)
Train and Tram
1h 10m
£19($23)
every 20 mins83km (52 miles)
Taxi
41min
£84($100)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
41min
£8($9)
on demand63km (39 miles)

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