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.
Do Edinburgh Trams run overnight?
Trams run from every 7 minutes throughout the daytime, 7 days a week. In the early morning and during the evenings trams run from every 10 minutes.
What time does the last tram leave Edinburgh?
You can catch the tram every ten minutes before 7am, every seven minutes between 7am and 7pm, and every ten minutes again after 7pm. The last tram of the day from the city centre is at 11.30 pm, and the last leaving from the airport is at 10.48pm.
Is Edinburgh Airport tram 24 hours?
Hop on the tram
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.
When did Edinburgh Trams stop running?
16 November 1956
The last Edinburgh tram ran on 16 November 1956.
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.
How late do trains run in Edinburgh?
Last train times in revised Scotrail timetable
| Route | Current time | New time |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh – Tweedbank | 11.43pm | 9.43pm |
| Edinburgh – Glasgow QS | 11.45pm | 10.15pm |
| North Berwick – Edinburgh | 10.28pm | 8.17pm |
| Glasgow – Edinburgh via Shotts | 11.10pm | 7.47pm |
Are trams free in Edinburgh?
We have a pre-purchase policy, so all tickets, smartcards and mtickets have to be purchased, validated or activated before you board the tram. We offer various ways to travel to suit all needs: ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card. mobile app: pre-purchase your tickets and activate before you board.
How much does a taxi cost from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
The quickest transfer option is to take an Edinburgh airport taxi, which are available 24/7 at Edinburgh airport. The trip takes around 25 minutes in light traffic and costs approximately €26 (£23).
How long does the tram take from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Airport?
To get from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport, you can take a direct tram. Edinburgh Waverley tram station is only 2 minutes’ walk from the train station and the trams run every 7-10 minutes. A tram ticket costs £5.50 for a single (£3.00 for children ages 5-15) and the tram journey takes 7 minutes.
Can you stay in Edinburgh Airport overnight?
Yes, it is possible to stay overnight at Edinburgh airport since the terminal building is open 24 hours a day.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city Centre at night?
At night, you can take the N22 bus from the airport to the city centre, and to Leith, operating between 0.00-4.15am. As this is not a designated airport bus, you will pay the same as the other night buses (£3.50), and it is not an express route, so your journey will take longer than the other services.
How much is the tram from Edinburgh to Waverley?
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Airport without a car is to train and tram which takes 23 min and costs £2 – £10. How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Airport?
How do you get around Edinburgh without a car?
Getting around Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Public Buses. Buses run 24 hours a day in Edinburgh and have frequent services.
- Edinburgh Trams. Edinburgh trams has 15 stops that connect Edinburgh Airport with the New Town.
- Edinburgh Taxis. Spacious, comfortable and elegant, Edinburgh’s taxis are very similar to London’s black cabs.
Are Edinburgh trams free for over 60s?
60 and over
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Why did Edinburgh get rid of trams?
Trams used to be a popular method of transport in Edinburgh. They were predominantly used before the introduction of buses, which quickly took over the city after the second world war. While trams served their purpose, buses were seen as cost efficient after the war.
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 is closing time in Edinburgh?
Most shops in this capital city open six days a week from 9 am – 6 pm.
What time does Edinburgh bus station close?
Edinburgh Bus Station Food Options
WHS Smith Edinburgh Bus Station is open until 8 pm.
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.
What time does Waverley station close?
Monday to Saturday 06:00 – 22:00. Sunday 07:00 – 22:00.