Buses run from 05:00 to 23:30 seven days a week every half hour from 07:30 to 23:30. The journey to Glasgow usually takes approx. 1 hour. The price of a one-way ticket is around £12.50 and you can buy them online, from the driver or at Visit Scotland desk at the airport.
Are buses in Edinburgh 24 hours?
The public buses are the best way and sometimes the only way of getting to the city centre from the outskirts. Buses run 24 hours a day and are extremely frequent.
Are there night buses in Edinburgh?
Lothian Buses operate a 24 hour service throughout Edinburgh and into the Lothians helping you to get around safe and reliably from Midnight to 0430. Most NightBuses run every hour from the City Centre with services N22 and N25 running every 30 minutes.
What time does Edinburgh bus station close?
Edinburgh Bus Station Food Options
WHS Smith Edinburgh Bus Station is open until 8 pm.
Can you sleep at Edinburgh Airport?
While Edinburgh Airport has a couple lounges, neither have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you just want to relax in a comfortable seat, check out this list of lounges in our Edinburgh Airport Guide that you can pay to access.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport?
This bus route is offered by 3 bus companies with a range of ticket prices between £3.50 and £5.99. Therefore, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest coach ticket to Edinburgh Airport.
How early should I get to Edinburgh Airport?
two hours
We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
How often do buses run to Edinburgh Airport?
Buses run from 05:00 to 23:30 seven days a week every half hour from 07:30 to 23:30. The journey to Glasgow usually takes approx. 1 hour.
How do I get to Edinburgh Airport?
Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to Edinburgh city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes, between 7am and 7pm, and every 15 minutes outwith these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.
Where are the 24 hour bus lanes in Edinburgh?
Bus lanes and bus gates in Edinburgh can only be used by certain vehicles at specific times.
24 hour bus lanes
- Johnston Terrace.
- Bread Street.
- Inglis Green Road.
- Ocean Terminal.
- A90, west of Barnton Junction.
Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
Are buses in Edinburgh free?
Eligibility. If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
Does Edinburgh Waverley close at night?
Edinburgh Waverley station is open for much of the day, from 05:00 to 23:59, apart from Sundays when the station opens at 07:00.
Are Edinburgh trams 24 hours?
Journey Planning
Our service runs every 7 minutes between 7am and 7pm, out with these times trams run from every 10 minutes. During peak hours Monday to Friday we run additional services every 3 minutes. You can find the times for first and last trams below.
What time is closing time in Edinburgh?
Most shops in this capital city open six days a week from 9 am – 6 pm.
What to do if you have to stay overnight at the airport?
Ask an airport attendant if there’s somewhere to grab sleeping essentials. At some airports, there will be places where you can pick up a blanket and pillow if you’re stuck there overnight. This is especially true if your flight has been cancelled or delayed due to weather. Sometimes there are even cots available!
Can you stay in the airport over night?
In many airports, the answer is yes. However, there are airports that close at night and other airports that simply do not permit/like airport sleepers and are openly hostile. We suggest you visit the airport guide for the airport you are inquiring about.
How do you sleep in the airport without getting robbed?
Protect Your Belongings
Use your bag with valuables (wallet, phone, travel documents) as a pillow, and keep your other bags close. Double check that your carry-on is locked, and consider sleeping with an arm or leg through the handles of any other bags if possible.
Can u get a bus to Edinburgh Airport?
Catch the bus
Travelling to the airport by bus couldn’t be easier, with direct links to Edinburgh city and the rest of Scotland. You can find all of our bus stops outside the terminal.
Can I use my bus pass to Edinburgh Airport?
Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink. City singles and Day tickets are not valid on Airlink.
How often does the 747 bus run?
En route 365 days a year and 24 hours a day including late at night, the 747 runs from every 10 minutes or less during the day to every hour in the middle of the night. Consult the 747 Express Bus schedule.