7 miles.
The distance between Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to bus station?
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). The cheapest form of transportation to get to the city centre is to take the Airlink 100 Express Bus.
How long is the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?
You can travel from the airport easily, by using the Airlink 100 Express Bus, the most direct route to the city centre, terminating at Waverley Bridge. Your journey will take about 25 minutes, as it is an express route, only stopping at limited locations, including Princes Street and Haymarket.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport?
Airlink (service 100) express bus
A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5.20) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 8.60). A child ticket is £ 2 ( US$ 2.30) for a single and £ 3 ( US$ 3.50) for a return. The route to and from the airport runs 24 hours a day every 10 minutes approximately.
How do I get to Edinburgh bus station?
Edinburgh Bus Station Entrances
There are two entrances to Edinburgh Bus Station: St Andrews Square and Elder Street. There is an elevator at the St Andrews Square entrance and a slope for wheelchair access, bikes and luggage with wheels at the Elder Street entrance.
Can I pay cash on an Edinburgh bus?
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.
Is Edinburgh Airport tram free?
The price of a ticket is £ 6.50 (£ 9.00 return) for adults and £ 3.30 (£ 4.80 return) for children aged 5 to 15 years. Edinburgh Airport tram stop can be reached via a covered walkway from the terminal. Please consult website Edinburgh Trams for more information.
How long do you need to be at airport before flight Edinburgh?
two hours
We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
Is it cheaper to fly or get the train to Edinburgh?
Generally speaking, unless you happen to be located close to an airport at both ends, for journeys between London and Edinburgh the train is easier and quicker. It may be cheaper, it may not, but for frequency, comfort, and convenience it will beat flying almost all of the time.
How do I get to Edinburgh from the 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.
How long does the hop on hop off bus take in Edinburgh?
60 minutes
Buses run between 9:06am to 5:54pm, every 12 minutes. Full loop takes 60 minutes. Just hop on at any of the stops and show your e-voucher to the bus driver and you’re good to go!
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to my hotel?
The cheapest and quickest option to get to the city centre from the Airport is to take the Airlink 100 bus route. This bus route goes directly to St Andrews Square in city centre, with only a few stops along the way – the journey takes around 30 minutes.
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 Airport have a station?
Although Edinburgh Airport has no train station of its own, it does have strong transport links by bus and tram from train stations in Edinburgh. Connections with the rest of Scotland, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and London are through Edinburgh City.
Are Edinburgh and Edinburgh Waverley the same station?
The central station in Edinburgh is called “Edinburgh”. It is something referred to as Edinburgh Waverley in tribute to a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh Gateway is out near the airport and Edinburgh Haymarket is to the west of the city centre. So, Edinburgh station is the main central station.
What is Edinburgh bus station called?
Edinburgh bus station (previously St Andrew Square bus station) is the bus station serving central Edinburgh, which opened in its present form in February 2003.
Do you have to tap out on Edinburgh buses?
On Lothian city buses, just board and tap. On all other services, board and state your destination, then tap when prompted. Contactless can also be used to pay for paper tickets without capping, so you can pay for a friend or family member using the same card/device.
Can I pay my bus fare with a debit card?
Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN.
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.
Can I use my bus pass on Edinburgh Airport bus?
Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink. City singles and Day tickets are not valid on Airlink.
Can you pay by card on Edinburgh Airport bus?
Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.