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
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