Transfer to/from - Edinburgh airport (EDI)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Edinburgh airport (EDI)

Transportation

 

Buses

Several bus services connect the airport with Edinburgh city centre and other destinations across Scotland. Bus stops are located immediately outside the main terminal.

Lothian Buses: The main urban operator. Services run at high frequency and are the most common option for travelling into the city.

  • Airlink 100: A 24-hour express service connecting the airport with St Andrew Square (near Waverley Station) in approximately 30 minutes.
  • 17/N17: Connects the airport with northern Edinburgh (Ocean Terminal) via Clermiston and Newhaven.
  • 18/N18: Serves the southern part of the city, reaching Fort Kinnaird, with stops at Gyle Centre and Oxgangs.

Intercity Services:

  • Citylink operates the AIR 900 route, a direct 24-hour service to Glasgow Bus Station. It also runs routes 902 (via Livingston), 909 (to Stirling) and 978 (to Oban via Stirling and Tyndrum).
  • Stagecoach operates the Jet 747 service, connecting the airport with Halbeath and Inverkeithing in Fife.
  • Xplore Dundee provides a direct connection (Fly Dundee) to the city of Dundee.

Trams

Edinburgh Trams services offer a fast and efficient connection. The airport stop is located at the eastern end of the terminal.

The route serves the city centre (Princes Street and St Andrew Square) and continues to Newhaven, passing through the Leith district. Trams run at approximate intervals of 7 minutes for most of the day. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the stop before boarding.

Trains

Although the airport does not have its own railway station, it is connected via the tram network to four key rail stations:

  • Edinburgh Gateway: Direct tram access for services to Fife, Dundee, Aberdeen and the north of Scotland.
  • Edinburgh Park: Rail connections to Glasgow, Stirling and Falkirk.
  • Haymarket and Waverley: Located in the city centre, offering long-distance services to London, Manchester, Birmingham and destinations across the UK.

Rent a Car

 

Taxis and Ride-sharing

Official Taxis: The official taxi service is operated by Capital Cars. The taxi rank is located on the ground floor (Level 0) of the multi-storey car park, accessible via a covered walkway from the terminal.

Private Transfers: For chauffeur-driven vehicles, the authorised operator is Edinburgh Executive Carriages.

Ride-sharing: Ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate at the airport. The designated pick-up point is located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park.

More information: Official transport guide

 
 

Latest updates: February 11, 2026

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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