Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest international airport in Scotland and is located about 12 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Edinburgh by Express Bus, Tram, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
All transfers from Edinburgh airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Edinburgh Airport to the City Center
1. Express bus - the cheapest transfer to the city
Description:
Express bus ‘Airlink 100’ from Edinburgh Airport (bus stop in front of the Arrival Terminal) to “Haymarket Station”, “Princes Street” or “South St David Street” in the center of Edinburgh
Costs:
£ 5.50 pp
Travel time:
40 minutes
2. Tram - on rails into the city of Edinburgh
Description:
Tram from Edinburgh Airport (stop in front of the Arrival Terminal) to “West End”, “Princes Street Station” & “St Andrew Square Station”, right in the city center
Costs:
Travel time:
45 minutes
3. Taxi - easy and simple - occasional waiting times
Description:
Taxi from Edinburgh Airport (Taxi rank in front of the Arrival Terminal) to central Edinburgh or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Costs:
£ 30-40
Travel time:
30 minutes
Official local taxis on-site
4. Welcome Pickups - comfortable private transfer with pick-up
Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Edinburgh Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Edinburgh or to your accommodation in the city
Costs:
£ 40
Travel time:
30 minutes
5. Uber - Ridehailing
Description:
Uber from Edinburgh Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Edinburgh or to your accommodation
Costs:
£ 30-40
Travel time:
30 minutes
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