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).
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the train station?
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 do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Waverly?
Getting to Edinburgh Airport by train
The service runs from Waverley Bridge outside Edinburgh Waverley Station and from Haymarket Station. Buses run 24/7 and are as frequent as every 10 minutes during the day with journey duration of around 30 minutes.
Can I use bus pass on Edinburgh Airport bus?
Airlink – Edinburgh airport to the city centre
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.
How much is the train from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
Unfortunately, trains do not run from Edinburgh airport to the city centre. However, there is a tram and the Airlink bus option. The Airlink 100 Express Bus takes 30 minutes and a one-way costs €5 (£4.50), the tram costs €6.60 (£6) and takes 35 minutes to reach the city centre.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
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).
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 far is Edinburgh bus station from airport?
The distance between Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
Is Edinburgh bus station near Waverley station?
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station is 1288 feet.
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.
Where can I buy Edinburgh airport bus tickets?
You can find all of our bus stops outside the terminal. 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.
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 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.
Do you need cash for buses in Edinburgh?
You can pay for a SINGLEticket and DAYticket when you get on the bus. Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus.
Are busses free in Edinburgh?
How to access the free bus scheme for young people. Young people aged 5 to 21 and living in Scotland can now apply to access free bus travel. If you’re unable to apply online, you can visit one of our libraries.
How do you pay for transportation in Edinburgh?
How to Pay: Tickets or DAYtickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver if you have exact change. Contactless credit and debit cards can also be used, and both adult and family tickets can be purchased in advance on the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app.
Are Edinburgh Airport buses still running?
Buses run from 05:00 to 23:30 seven days a week every half hour from 07:30 to 23:30.
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.
Can I use card on bus Edinburgh?
There’s no need to choose what ticket to purchase, just tap your contactless card or device every time you need to travel. We’ll automatically charge you the cheapest fare for the journeys you’ve made on that day – you’ll never pay more than the appropriate Day, Night or Weekly Ticket.
Do Trams run from 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.
Is Edinburgh Airport park and ride free?
Conveniently located just off the A8 towards Edinburgh Airport, The City of Edinburgh Council’s park and ride site at Ingliston offers free parking with over 1,000 spaces including electric vehicle charging points.