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.
How long does the tram take from Edinburgh to 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 tram take from Princes Street to airport?
Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £6 and the journey takes 32 min.
How far is Edinburgh Waverley from airport?
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.
How long does it take to get to Edinburgh Airport?
Taxi. You can travel from Edinburgh city centre to the airport by taxi in around 30 minutes, and it costs £20 each way, but some companies will offer a discount for a return trip.
Which train station is best for Edinburgh Airport?
Getting to Edinburgh Airport by train
Edinburgh Waverley is the most convenient station for those arriving from the south, and Haymarket would be more suited for those coming from the north or west of Edinburgh. The service runs from Waverley Bridge outside Edinburgh Waverley Station and from Haymarket Station.
How much is the tram from Edinburgh gateway 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.
How fast does the Edinburgh tram go?
43 mph
| Edinburgh Trams | |
|---|---|
| System length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC OHLE |
| Top speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) off-street |
Are Edinburgh Trams free?
If you do not purchase, validate or activate before you board the tram, you will have to pay the £10 On-board fare to the Ticketing Services Assistant.
How often do Edinburgh Trams run?
every 7 minutes
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. Please check for the latest service updates on our Twitter or on the TfE app.
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 do I get from EDI airport to Waverley Station?
The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 8.40).
Do trains run to Edinburgh Airport?
Take the train
All aboard for an effortless journey – our integrated rail and tram links make travelling by train seamless, no matter where you’re coming from or going to. Trams run between the airport and the main Edinburgh stations every 7 minutes.
How long before a flight to Scotland do you need to be at the airport?
As a general rule you should be at the airport 2 before your flight for a domestic flight (within the UK) 3 hours before your flight for European flights and 4 hours before your flight for long haul flights.
Are there 2 airports in Edinburgh?
The nearest airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh (EDI) Airport which is 6.6 miles away. Other nearby airports include Glasgow (GLA) (48.5 miles), Newcastle (NCL) (86.4 miles), Aberdeen (ABZ) (94.7 miles) and Inverness (INV) (115.2 miles).
How far is Edinburgh Airport from Edinburgh?
Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by taxi. If you’re arriving at the airport, find a taxi or a private hire vehicle in our new East Terminus facility located just across the plaza from the main terminal. View our onwards transport map here.
Is Edinburgh Gateway the same as Waverley?
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.
Can you take food through Edinburgh Airport security?
You’re allowed to take food and powders in your hand luggage, but it’s easiest to pack them in the hold if you can. Food and powders often block images on the x-ray machine or are sometimes mistaken as suspicious items. We’d appreciate you packing them in the hold to stop any hold-ups!
Do you need a passenger locator form for Edinburgh?
If you’re visiting Scotland from another country
This means that you do not need to complete a Passenger Locator Form, take any COVID-19 tests or self-isolate after you arrive. When returning home or travelling to other countries outside Scotland, you should check your own government’s travel advice for further help.
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 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.